Pineapple Cheese Ball Ii
Elevate your next gathering with the irresistible Pineapple Cheese Ball II, a crowd-pleasing appetizer that effortlessly balances sweet, savory, and nutty flavors. This quick and easy recipe brings together creamy richness from tangy cream cheese, tropical sweetness from crushed pineapple, and the fresh crunch of green bell pepper and onions. Rolled in a generous coating of toasted chopped pecans, this no-cook cheese ball delivers a delightful contrast in texture with every bite. Perfect for entertaining, it takes just 15 minutes to prepare and can be made ahead of time, allowing flavors to meld beautifully in the refrigerator. Serve alongside your favorite crackers or crisp veggies for a party appetizer that’s guaranteed to impress. Keywords: pineapple cheese ball, party appetizer, no-cook appetizer, quick cheese ball recipe, tropical cheese spread.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 ounces Cream cheese
- 8 ounces Crushed pineapple (drained)
- 0.5 cup Green bell pepper (finely chopped)
- 0.25 cup Green onions (chopped)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 2 cups Chopped pecans
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, crushed pineapple, green bell pepper, green onions, and salt.
Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly combined.
Shape the mixture into a ball using your hands or a scoop.
Spread the chopped pecans on a large plate or shallow dish.
Roll the cheese ball in the pecans, ensuring an even coating on all sides.
Wrap the cheese ball tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
Remove from refrigerator just before serving and plate with your favorite crackers or vegetable sticks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3296 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 319.7 g | 410% | |
| Saturated Fat | 106.1 g | 530% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 458 mg | 153% | |
| Sodium | 2615 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 92.6 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.6 g | 95% | |
| Total Sugars | 54.7 g | ||
| Protein | 51.1 g | 102% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 665 mg | 51% | |
| Iron | 7.5 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 2000 mg | 43% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
