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Pineapple Cheese Ball 2 Source: rec.food.recipes/Lagniappe Makes about 40 appetizer servings
2 (8 oz) pkg. cream cheese, softened (low fat did not turn out as well) 1 (8 1/2 oz) can crushed pineapple, drained very well 2 cup chopped pecans 1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper 2 Tbsp finely chopped onion 1 Tbsp seasoned salt
Beat cream cheese with fork until smooth. Gradually stir in pineapple, 1 cup pecans, green pepper, onion and salt; chill. Shape into ball; roll in remaining nuts. Refrigerate until well chilled. Garnish with pineapple slices, cherries and parsley.
The green pepper gets liquid when you process it in the food processor. I have to blot it with a paper towel. When I made the ball with the low fat cream cheese I either did not drain the green pepper and pineapple well or it was the cream cheese. Ever since I have used full fat cream cheese and have not had a problem.
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