Best Sweet Savory Pineapple Cheese Ball Recipes

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PINEAPPLE CHEESE BALL



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This cheese ball recipe is bound to be the star of your next cheese and crackers tray. The pineapple cheese ball is a classic old-school Kraft recipe. Its one of my go-to easy appetizer recipes and always one of my holiday appetizers.

Provided by Laura Reigel

Categories     Appetizer

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 10

16 ounces Cream cheese (softenend to room temperature)
1 cup Crushed pineapple (drain the liquid from a 20 ounce can of crushed pineapple to get 1 cup)
2 cups Pecans (crushed)
¼ cup Red bell pepper (finely diced)
1 to 2 Jalapeño peppers (finely diced)
2 tablespoons Shallot (finely diced)
⅓ cup Green onions (3 to 4 chopped)
1 teaspoon Worchestershire sauce
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Drain the pineapple. In a fine-mesh strainer, drain the 20-ounce can of pineapple. Use a spatula to press out as much water as possible.
  • Dice the veggies. Dice the bell pepper, jalapeño, shallot, and green onions.
  • Toast and chop the pecans. I like to toast the pecan because toasting them brings out their flavor. Chop them, if they aren't already chopped.
  • Mash the cream cheese. Use a fork to mash the softened cream cheese.
  • Add the remaining ingredients. Add the drained pineapple, the diced veggies, the Worchestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix until everything is evenly combined.
  • Form and chill. Form the cheese ball mixture into a ball and wrap the whole thing in plastic wrap. Chill for at least 2 hours and up to overnight.
  • Add the crushed pecans. Roll the chilled pineapple cheese ball in crushed pecans.
  • Serve. Serve with round buttery crackers. I like Ritz and Wheat Thins.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 kcal, Carbohydrate 6 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Sodium 168 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

PINEAPPLE CHEESE BALL



Pineapple Cheese Ball image

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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield 1 cheese ball (3 cups).

Number Of Ingredients 7

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
Optional: Assorted crackers and fresh vegetables

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, pineapple, green pepper, onion and seasoned salt until blended. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Shape into a ball (mixture will be soft); coat in walnuts. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Serve with crackers and vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 155mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

SWEET & SAVORY CHEESE BALL



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When I first got this recipe from a friend of mine I thought it was going to be gross, but when I tasted it, I was blown away. Who would think that a cheese ball with pineapple and olives, onions and bell pepper would be so amazingly good? This is super easy to make and put together. The flavors get better if left to sit...

Provided by Donna Graffagnino

Categories     Spreads

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pkg 8 oz each philadelphia cream cheese, softened
1 jar(s) 10 oz salad olives, drained
1/4 c onions, minced
1/4 c celery, minced
1/2 c green bell pepper, minced
1 can(s) 20 oz crushed pineapple, drained
finely grated sharp cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • 1. In food processor, chop olives until minced fine. Spread mixture into layers of paper towels and squeeze most of the moisture out.
  • 2. In food processor chop bell pepper, celery and onion until minced fine. Spread mixture onto layers of paper towels and squeeze most of the moisture out.
  • 3. Squeeze most of the moisture out of the crushed pineapple with paper towels.
  • 4. In a medium mixing bowl combine all ingredients except cheddar cheese.
  • 5. Roll into a ball and wrap in plastic wrap. Put in freezer for about 30 minutes to 1 hour until cheese ball is firm but not frozen.
  • 6. Remove from freezer and roll ball into the shredded Cheese. Gently press cheddar into the cheese ball then put on plate or platter in refrigerator until ready to serve.
  • 7. Serve with assorted crackers or celery chunks.

SWEET & SAVORY PINEAPPLE CHEESE BALL



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One of my favorite dishes in childhood was my mom's pineapple and green pepper cheese ball. Now I make it, and it's always a hit. -Susan Harrison, Laurel, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 2 cheese balls (2 cups each).

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 packages (8 ounces each) reduced-fat cream cheese
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, well drained
3 cups finely chopped pecans, divided
1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
Assorted crackers

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Stir in pineapple, 1-1/2 cups pecans, green pepper, onion and seasoned salt. Shape into two balls. Wrap in plastic; refrigerate at least 30 minutes., Place remaining pecans in a small shallow bowl; roll cheese balls in pecans to coat evenly. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts :

PINEAPPLE CHEESE BALL



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I received this recipe from a friend at work. Love this recipe because it is delicious and works up in a few minutes. Just the right touch of sweet vs. savory. Cook time is actually refrigerator time.

Provided by Jellyqueen

Categories     Spreads

Time 12h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 (8 ounce) packages softened cream cheese
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
2 cups finely chopped pecans, divided into two one cup portions
1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
2 tablespoons grated onions or 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions
2 teaspoons seasoning salt (I use Lawry's)
cracker, of choice

Steps:

  • Mix all the ingredients, using only 1 cup of the pecans listed and form into a ball.
  • Reserve 2nd cup of pecans for topping.
  • Refrigerate overnight.
  • Before serving, roll cheese ball in reserved cup of pecans.
  • Serve with crackers of choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401.5, Fat 39.1, SaturatedFat 12.7, Cholesterol 62.5, Sodium 182.8, Carbohydrate 11, Fiber 3, Sugar 7.2, Protein 6

PINEAPPLE CHEESE BALL



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My mother-in-law gave me this recipe. It is my favorite cheese ball and I like it best on buttery round crackers.

Provided by Tish Gidney

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cold Cheese Dip Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup minced celery
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
1 teaspoon minced onion
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, celery, bell pepper, onion, and crushed pineapple. Divide the mixture in half and form two balls out of the mixture. Roll each ball in the pecans. Chill until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Carbohydrate 7.6 g, Cholesterol 30.8 mg, Fat 14.7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 89.4 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

SWEET CHEESE BALL



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You'll need only a few items for this unique cheese ball sent in by Melissa Friend of Oakland, Maryland. Coconut comes through in the cherry-flecked mixture that's coated in pecans. It looks pretty and tastes delicious served with apple slices, pineapple wedges, berries and other fresh fruit.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 10m

Yield 1 cheese ball (3-1/2 cups).

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut
8 maraschino cherries, finely chopped
3/4 cup finely chopped pecans
Assorted fresh fruit

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Beat in the coconut and cherries. Shape into a ball; roll in pecans. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Serve with fruit.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 73 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 30mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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