Description
Discover the delicious blend of flavors in this Pineapple Pepper Jelly Pecan Cheese Ball, a perfect appetizer for your next gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/2 cup pineapple pepper jelly
- 1 tablespoon green onion, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese and cheddar cheese until smooth.
- Stir in the chopped pecans, pineapple pepper jelly, green onion, and garlic powder until well mixed.
- Form the mixture into a ball and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to firm up.
- Once chilled, roll the cheese ball in additional chopped pecans if desired.
- Serve with crackers or sliced vegetables.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños to the mixture.
- Let the cheese ball sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ounce
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 200 milligrams
- Fat: 12 grams
- Saturated Fat: 6 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 6 grams
- Fiber: 0 grams
- Protein: 4 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 milligrams