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Pineapple Cheese Ball

This sweet and savory cheese ball recipe has crushed pineapple, diced bell peppers, and green onions onions mixed with cream cheese.

Ingredients :

  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • ¾ cup crushed pineapple well drained
  • ½ red bell pepper finely diced
  • 2 green onions thinly sliced
  • 4 dashes hot sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 ½ cups shredded Monterey jack cheese finely shred, divided
  • ⅔ cup finely chopped pecans
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Directions :

  • Combine cream cheese, pineapple, red pepper, green onion, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce & 1 cup of Monterey Jack in a large bowl. Mix well.
  • Form cream cheese mixture into a ball. Wrap tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
  • Meanwhile, toast pecans and cool completely. Mix cooled pecans, remaining Monterey Jack and parsley in a shallow bowl.
  • Remove cheese from the fridge and roll in pecan mixture, pressing to adhere.
  • Serve with crackers, veggies, or your favorite dippers.