This is the perfect cheese ball recipe! It is slightly sweet with an amazing flavor that will be a favorite with kids and grown ups alike. This is my favorite appetizer recipes.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Chill time 20 minutesminutes
Total Time 10 minutesminutes
Servings 10servings
Author Beth Gorden
Ingredients
216 ozcream cheese
1/2mediumered pepper, chopped small
1/2cupcrushed pineapple
1tablespoonfinely chopped onion(Don’t skip this, it contrasts with the sweet pineapple beautifully)
dashsalt
1cupwalnut pieces
1boxTownhouse Crackers (or Ritz)
Instructions
In a mixer add 2 blocks of cream cheese; cream together.
Add chopped pepper, crushed pineapple, dash of salt, and onion to cream cheese mixture. Cover and chill for 20 minutes or overnight. (this will help the flavors mingle and make it easier to shape)
Using your hands, shape the cheese mixture into a ball and roll in walnut pieces. Place on cheese platter and serve with your favorite crackers.