Pineapple Cheese Ball Recipe

This is my favorite holiday cheese ball. I usually make it on Christmas Eve so it's ready to serve on Christmas Day. Everyone loves the flavor the pineapple adds.

• Meal Type: Dips
• Ethnicity: American
• Holiday Category: Christmas
• Preparation Time: More than 1 day

Ingredients

• 2 (8 oz.) pkgs. of cream cheese
• 1 (8 1/2 oz.) can of crushed pineapple, drained
• 2 cups of chopped pecans
• 1/4 cup of chopped green pepper or 1/4 cup of chopped pimiento
• 2 tablespoons of finely chopped onion
• 1/2 teaspoon of seasoned salt

Directions

1. Beat softened cheese with a fork.
2. Stir in well drained pineapple, 1 cup pecans, pepper or pimiento, onion and salt.
3. Shape into 1 or 2 balls and roll in remaining pecans.
4. Wrap and store in refrigerator for 24 hours. Serve with assorted crackers.