Pineapple Pecan Cheese Ball

Total Time

Prep: 10 min. + chilling

Makes

3-1/3 cups

Updated: Dec. 09, 2023
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.
Pineapple Pecan Cheese Ball Recipe photo by Taste of Home

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

  1. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Stir in the pineapple, green pepper, onions, seasonings and 1/2 cup pecans. Shape cheese mixture into a ball. Wrap; refrigerate overnight.
  2. 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.