Pineapple Cheese Ball Recipe

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Pineapple lends a fruity tang to this fun and tasty appetizer. Instead of one large cheese ball, you could make two smaller ones...one to serve before a meal and one to take to a party. —Anne Halfhill, Sunbury, Ohio

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Pineapple Cheese Ball Recipe
  • Prep: 20 min. + chilling
  • Yield: 24 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
  • 2 teaspoons seasoned salt
  • 1-1/2 cups finely chopped walnuts
  • Assorted crackers

Directions

  • In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, pineapple, green pepper, onion and seasoned salt until blended. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Shape into a ball; roll in walnuts. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Serve with crackers. Yield: 1 cheese ball (3 cups).

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (2 tablespoons) equals 87 calories, 8 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 10 mg cholesterol, 155 mg sodium, 3 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as Pineapple Cheese Ball in Taste of Home February/March 2006, p35

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Reviewed on Dec. 08, 2012 by tamglm

I have made this for a couple of decades, but never added salt. Many times, I make it as a dip, (not draining the pineapple juice). Ball or dip it's gobbled up quickly!

Reviewed on Dec. 04, 2012 by luquita

Our southern version of this recipe calls for red pepper for color and sweetness, NO salt, and locally grown pecans. At work we usually serve with Wheat Thins but Triscuits and fresh veggies are great too.

Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2012 by nottachef

Very good!

Reviewed on Sep. 24, 2011 by HappyHomemaker88

2 teaspoons of salt is way too much for this recipe. I had to add 1 more 8 oz cream cheese and some more pineapple to accomodate the salt. Anyone else think so? I will make it again but will cut way back on the salt.

Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2010 by cheriwinkle

I have discovered a great way to drain crushed pineapple! I take 2 or 3 Mr. Coffee-type coffee filters and put in a bowl. Dump the pineapple into the filter. Gather up the edges of the filter and lift. let the juice drain, and then you can gently squeeze the pineapple in the filter until it has barely any moistness. The pineapple then comes out of the filter easily without clinging to it. Voile!

Reviewed on Sep. 14, 2010 by bunnygirl6489

This is delicious! It is smooth with just the right amount of sweet. Definetly make sure the pineapple is totally drained and you may need to adjust the amount of onions depending on your preferences

Reviewed on Jul. 01, 2010 by carol.davis

My mom made this for years, and I was glad to come across this - had forgotten how yummy it was! Made for office party - it was the first thing gone with lots of requests for recipe. Made at a grad party - same thing - lots of requests. I use red bell pepper (sweeter) and drain pineapple in a sieve and press with spoon.

Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2009 by Lori35_IA

Really tasty! Be sure & drain the pineapple very well.

Reviewed on Mar. 27, 2009 by barbara huntzinger

This is one of my favorite recipe but you need to drained the pineapple until it is almost dry.

Barbara from Richmond, Kentucky

 
 

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