Pineapple Pecan Cheese Ball

Name: Pineapple Pecan Cheese Ball
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 3-1/3 cups
Ingredients: 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened; 1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, well drained; 1/2 cup chopped green pepper; 1/2 cup chopped green onions; 1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning; 1 teaspoon seasoned salt; 2 cups chopped pecans, divided; Assorted crackers

Total Time Prep: 10 min. + chilling

Yield 3-1/3 cups

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A tangy and nutty pineapple cheese ball is a delicious combination of sweet with savory. People love it at parties!

Ingredients

2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, well drained
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
2 cups chopped pecans, divided
Assorted crackers

Directions

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Stir in the pineapple, green pepper, green onion, seasonings and 1/2 cup pecans. Shape cheese mixture into a ball. Wrap; refrigerate overnight.
Just before serving, roll cheese ball in remaining pecans. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons: 98 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 99mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.

This cheese ball will keep for several days in the refrigerator. It's delicious! I've found it's especially popular at a party or get-together.

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