Description
A festive holiday appetizer that combines the sweetness of pineapple with the savory flavor of green onions in a delightful cheese ball wreath.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, crushed pineapple, and chopped green onions.
- Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to the mixture and blend until well combined.
- Form the cheese mixture into a ball and wrap it in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to firm up.
- Once chilled, roll the cheese ball in chopped pecans until fully coated.
- Place the cheese ball on a serving platter and shape it into a wreath. Garnish with additional green onions if desired.
- Serve with crackers or fresh vegetables.
Notes
- Make sure to drain the crushed pineapple well to avoid excess moisture.
- This cheese ball can be made a day in advance for convenience.
- Feel free to substitute the pecans with walnuts or almonds if preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Pineapple & Green Onion Cheese Ball Wreath, holiday appetizer, cheese ball recipe