Pineapple Cheese Ball

This is one of those classics that you still find on tables for the Holidays. Cheese Balls are the perfect accompaniment for veggie sticks, crackers or even to top slices of Baguette Bread.

This recipe is for a Pineapple Cheese Ball and let me tell you, this is one of the greatest treasures known to mankind! Anytime you can make this Pineapple Cheese Ball with this recipe.

This recipe is so simple to make and delicious to eat. This will likely be the first empty plate on the Holiday table. Cream Cheese, pineapple, ham, green onions, and chopped pecans.

When this is all put together it is an amazing treat, dip, or food. I absolutely love this and I know you will too!

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What makes this a special recipe?

This Pineapple Cheese Ball is super easy to make, it has a fabulous flavor and tastes perfect on everything you put it on.

Variations:

You could use walnuts instead of pecans. You could leave the ham out or use a different meat such as bacon.

Ingredients:

• Cream cheese softened
• Ham
• Crushed pineapple
• Green onions
• Powdered sugar
• Pecans

How to make Pineapple Cheese Ball:

Step 1: Combine the cream cheese, green onions, chopped ham, crushed pineapple, and powdered sugar in a mixing bowl, and stir to combine well.

Adding the powdered sugar.

Adding the crushed pineapple.

Step 2: Form the mixture into a ball, and roll it entirely in the pecans.

Step 3: Place into the fridge to chill for several hours before serving.

Now, ready to enjoy!

Pineapple Cheese Ball

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes minutes

Servings: 6 servings

This Pineapple Cheese Ball is super easy to make, it has a fabulous flavor and tastes perfect on everything you put it on.

5 from 1 vote

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Ingredients 

• 1 ½ Packs of cream cheese softened
• 2 -3 Tbsp. Chopped ham
• 1 Small can of crushed pineapple well drained
• 2-3 Tbsp. Chopped green onions
• 2 Tbsp. Powdered sugar
• 1 C. Chopped pecans

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Instructions

• Step1: Combine the cream cheese, green onions, chopped ham, crushed pineapple and powdered sugar in a mixing bowl, and stir to combine well.
• Step2: Form the mixture into a ball, and roll completely in the pecans.
• Step3: Place into the fridge to chill for several hours before serving.
• Step4: Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1ball | Calories: 202kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 120mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g

Author: Marta

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How should this Pineapple Cheese Ball be stored?

The cheese ball needs to be wrapped tightly to prevent any air from reaching it and drying it out. You can place it in the refrigerator for up to 3 or 4 days.

Can this Pineapple Cheese Ball be frozen?

This is a cream Cheese Cheese Ball. It is not advised to freeze the Pineapple Cheese Ball.

Can this Cheese Ball be heated?

No, there is no reason you would want to heat this cheeseball. It is not recommended either.