Recipe: Aloha Cheese Ball (make ahead)

ALOHA CHEESE BALL

1 (8 oz.) pkg. Philadelphia Brand Cream Cheese, softened
3 tbsp. Kraft Cold Pack Blue Cheese
1 (8 3/4 oz.) can crushed pineapple, drained
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 tsp. chopped candied ginger
1 (3 oz.) pkg. Philadelphia Brand Cream Cheese
1/4 cup milk
2 cups (8 oz.) shredded Cracker Barrel Brand Sharp Natural Cheddar Cheese
6 slices crisply cooked bacon, crumbled
1 tsp. grated onion
1/4 tsp. Tabasco sauce
coconut (for garnish)
pecan halves (for garnish)

Combine 8 oz. softened cream cheese, Blue cheese, pineapple, nuts and ginger, until well-blended. Spoon into 1 quart mold. Chill.

Combine 3 oz. softened cream cheese with milk until well-blended. Stir in shredded cheese. Add bacon, onion and Tabasco sauce. Spread over first layer. Refrigerate overnight.

TO SERVE:
Unmold. Garnish top layer with coconut and pecan halves, if desired.

Makes 6 servings
From: Recipelink.com
Source: Recipe pamphlet: The Kraft Spring Thing