Description
Pineapple Cheese Ball is a tropical-inspired appetizer that perfectly combines creamy cheese with sweet pineapple chunks, creating a delightful flavor explosion. This easy-to-make dish is sure to be the star of your next gathering, bringing smiles and compliments from your guests. With its vibrant colors and irresistible taste, this cheese ball pairs wonderfully with crackers or fresh veggies, making it a versatile addition to any party platter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup canned pineapple chunks, drained
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (toasted)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese and shredded cheddar until smooth.
- Stir in chopped green onions, drained pineapple chunks, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, and toasted pecans.
- Shape the mixture into a ball using clean hands.
- Wrap the cheese ball in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least two hours to allow flavors to meld.
- Before serving, roll in additional chopped pecans for added crunch and garnish with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz (28g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg