Hawaiian Cheese Ball
Sweet and savory Hawaiian cheese ball made with crushed pineapple, cream cheese, and nuts.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup crushed pineapple well drained
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup green onions chopped
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine cream cheese and shredded cheddar. Add crushed pineapple, green onions, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined. Shape mixture into a ball. Spread chopped nuts on a plate and roll the cheese ball until coated. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving. Remove from refrigerator about 10 minutes before serving and serve with crackers.
Notes
Drain pineapple thoroughly to prevent a watery mixture. The cheese ball tastes best after chilling for at least one hour.