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Cheese Ball

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"This is a great appetizer with a cheesy yet sweet flavor." — Lesslie

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Original recipe makes 20 servings Change Servings

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 tablespoon diced onion

1 tablespoon chopped green bell pepper
1/4 tablespoon seasoning salt
1 cup chopped pecans

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Directions

Mix together the cream cheese, pineapple, onion, bell pepper and seasoning salt.
Form into a ball and roll in chopped pecans. Chill and serve with butter crackers.

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PREP 5 mins
COOK 10 mins
READY IN 15 mins

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This is a great recipe. I recently made this for a party and everyone loved it. To make sure it is not runny, after you drain the crushed pineapple pat it with some paper toweling to remove the moisture. It really makes a difference and makes it easier to handle when you roll it in the nuts.

—BARBARABB

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Oct 09, 2003

The mixture was runny and didn't hold together well making it difficult for kids to get it on the crackers. Think this was due to the juice leaking out of the pineapple. Next time I make it I will squeeze as much juice out of the pineapple as possible. My husband loves it!

—LaDawn Clare-Panton

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68 Ratings

Jan 01, 2006

I've made this cheese ball for the holidays for many years. My family loves it. I put ALL the nuts in the recipe and don't even bother to make a ball out of it. It's wonderful as a spread. We have named the "The Best Cheeseball Ever." Your family will love it.

—suchaprincess

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Jul 08, 2003

Very good. I drained the pineapple until there was almost not liquid left and it held together no problem. Though I didn't have one, a cheese cloth would be useful to drain the pineapple. I will definitely use one when I make this again.

—Monica J.

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Jul 08, 2003

Oh my goodness! This is a wonderful recipe. I made it for a Christmas open house and it was gone in a matter of an hour...I'm planning to make another one soon just because. I was wary of mixing pineapple with green peppers but the results are just too good.

—JBRITTONHADEN

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Oct 22, 2003

This recipe was easy to make and my guests were surprised that I made it myself.

—Melissa

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Jul 08, 2003

Everyone loved it. I made it for Christmas and the whole family asked me to make it again. Its basic and not to strong for kids to like.

—HWRITER

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Jul 08, 2003

I have had this cheese ball before. You have got to try it. It's sure to be a big hit at holiday gatherings. I made it for several different occasions and folks couln't stop eating it! Give it a try!

—Mommacat

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Nutrition

Calories
123 kcal
6%

Carbohydrates
3.2 g
1%

Cholesterol
25 mg
8%

Fat
11.7 g
18%

Fiber
0.6 g
3%

Protein
2.3 g
5%

Sodium
101 mg
4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Cheese Ball

Serving Size: 1/20 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 20
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 123
Calories from Fat: 106

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11.7g 18 %
Saturated Fat 5.3g 26 %
Cholesterol 25mg 8 %
Sodium 101mg 4 %
Potassium 65mg 2 %
Total Carbohydrates 3.2g 1 %
Dietary Fiber 0.6g 3 %
Protein 2.3g 5 %
** Sugars 1.9g
Vitamin A 6 %
Vitamin C 3 %
Calcium 3 %
Iron 4 %
** Thiamin 5 %
Niacin 4 %
Vitamin B6 2 %
Magnesium 3 %
Folate 3 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.