SMOKY PINEAPPLE CHEESE BALL

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Smoky paprika balances sweet pineapple in this distinctively different cheese ball. This is my family's all-time favorite holiday appetizer. -Debra Keil, Owasso, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 2-3/4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 packages (8 ounces each) reduced-fat cream cheese
1 small green pepper, finely chopped
1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
1 teaspoon dried minced onion
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1-1/2 cups chopped pecans, divided
Assorted crackers

Steps:

  • Beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in pepper, pineapple, onion, seasoned salt and paprika. Stir in 1/2 cup pecans. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour., Spread remaining pecans on a large piece of plastic. Shape cheese mixture into a ball; roll in pecans to coat evenly. Wrap in plastic; refrigerate at least 1 hour., Serve with crackers.

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