Description
A festive and delicious cheese ball wreath made with pineapple and green onions, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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 well.
- Shape the mixture into a ball and wrap it in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to firm up.
- Once firm, remove the cheese ball from the wrap and roll it in chopped pecans until fully coated.
- Place the cheese ball on a serving platter and arrange crackers or vegetables around it to create a wreath effect.
- Serve with additional crackers or veggies for dipping.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add some diced jalapeños to the mixture.
- Can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Feel free to substitute the pecans with walnuts or almonds if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg