Description
A fun and flavorful appetizer that combines tangy sweetness of pineapple with creamy cheese and crunchy pecans.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, well-drained
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- Crackers or vegetable sticks for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together the cream cheese, crushed pineapple, and shredded cheese until fully blended.
- Form the mixture into a round ball using plastic wrap to shape it neatly.
- Coat the cheeseball with the chopped pecans.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld and the cheeseball to firm up.
- Serve chilled with crackers and vegetable sticks.
Notes
For best flavor, chill for at least 1 hour before serving and ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for easy mixing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook, chilling required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg