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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

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Total Time

Prep: 10 min. + chilling

Makes

3-1/3 cups

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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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, onions, seasonings and 1/2 cup pecans. Place on a sheet of plastic wrap; shape into a ball. 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.

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