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Pinapple Cheese Ball

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This International appetizer features Pkgs. Cream Cheese, Can crushed pineapple, very. It delivers rich, cheesy flavor, smooth, comforting richness. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or as a starter before the main course. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 1
Calories: 1455.5
Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian
Description
This International appetizer features Pkgs. Cream Cheese, Can crushed pineapple, very. It delivers rich, cheesy flavor, smooth, comforting richness. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or as a starter before the main course. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 16 ounce Pkgs. Cream Cheese
  • 7 ounce Can crushed pineapple, very
Directions
  1. 1
    Well drained 2 c Crushed pecans 1/4 c Chopped green pepper 2 tb Chopped onion 1 ts Seasoned salt While
  2. 2
    cream cheese is softening,
  3. 3
    drain the pineapple in a sieve.
  4. 4
    It must be very dry or the ball will be hard to work with.
  5. 5
    Mix cheese with dry pineapple, green pepper, onion, seasoned salt and one cup of the pecans.
  6. 6
    Place in the refrigerator, cover with saran wrap overnight to allow to harden.
  7. 7
    With a spatula force the cheese up into the shape of a ball.
  8. 8
    Place the remaining cup of pecans on a sheet of waxed paper and
  9. 9
    roll the ball
  10. 10
    shape out onto them, rolling and shaping the ball as you
  11. 11
    cover the entire ball with pecans.
  12. 12
    Place on a large platter and surround with half slices of sliced pineapple or just crackers.
  13. 13
    I find this is so pretty, I usually have to start it myself.
  14. 14
    No one wants to cut into it

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1455.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 136.2g210%
Saturated Fat 84.0g420%
Cholesterol 348.0mg116%
Sodium 1285.8mg54%
Total Carbohydrate 35.1g12%
Dietary Fiber 2.4g10%
Sugars 24.7g
Protein 24.5g49%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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