Islander Cheese Ball
📜 Collection: Unknown Twenty Six | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Appetizers Delight your guests with this classic Islander Cheese Ball, featuring a creamy blend infused with crushed pineapple, onion, and green pepper. Coated with finely chopped pecans, it makes for a fantastic party centerpiece.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mins | None | 2 hours | 1 large ball or 4 small ones |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Plastic wrap
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2 (8 oz) | Cream Cheese | Softened |
| 1 (8 oz) | Crushed Pineapple | Drained |
| 2 tbsp | Onion | Finely chopped |
| 1/4 cup | Green Pepper | Finely chopped |
| 2 tsp | Lawry’s Seasoned Salt | None |
| As needed | Pecans | Finely chopped for topping |
Instructions
Mixing and Shaping
- Combine the 2 (8 oz) cream cheese, 1 (8 oz) crushed pineapple, 2 tbsp onion, 1/4 cup green pepper, and 2 tsp Lawry’s seasoned salt in a mixing bowl until thoroughly blended.
- Note: You can add part of the pecans directly into the cheese mixture if desired.
- Shape the mixture into 2 large balls or 4 small ones.
- Roll the formed balls in the finely chopped pecans until fully coated, then wrap and chill until firm.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Can be prepared up to 2 days in advance and kept tightly wrapped in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
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