Description
A delightful snack that combines the sweetness of pineapple and cranberries with the crunch of pecans, perfect for entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 1/4 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, crushed pineapple, dried cranberries, pecans, green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until all ingredients are well combined.
- Form the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Chill the cheese balls in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Serve chilled as a snack or appetizer.
Notes
- For a sweeter flavor, add a bit of honey to the mixture.
- These cheese balls can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Feel free to substitute walnuts for pecans if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheese ball
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg