Pineapple Cheese Ball
Pineapple Cheese Ball recipe with ham is easy to make and a guaranteed crowd favorite! Creamy, crunchy, sweet, and savory, it's the perfect party appetizer!
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 233kcal
Ingredients
- 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, well-drained
- 1 cup deli ham, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 2 teaspoons seasoned salt
- 1 1/2 cups toasted pecans, chopped
Instructions
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese at low speed for about 1 minute or until smooth and fluffy.
- Add crushed pineapple, ham, celery, red bell pepper, green onions, and seasoned salt. Stir to combine.
- Divide mixture into two portions and shape each into a ball.
- Wrap each cheese ball with plastic film and chill in the refrigerator for about 2 to 3 hours.
- When ready to serve, gently roll cheese ball in chopped pecans to fully coat, pressing down nuts to adhere.
- Serve with cracker crisps, bagel chips, or fresh vegetables.
Notes
Chill in the refrigerator for a few hours to firm up to make it easy to roll and coat with the nuts.
Nutrition
Serving: 121g | Calories: 233kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 538mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 650IU | Vitamin C: 6.3mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 0.6mg