Description
A festive and delicious cheese ball shaped like a wreath, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, well drained
- 1/4 cup green onions, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
- Crackers or vegetable sticks, for serving
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, crushed pineapple, and green onions.
- Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Shape the mixture into a ball, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
- Unwrap the chilled cheese ball and roll it in the chopped pecans until fully coated.
- Place on a serving platter and gently shape into a wreath (ring).
- Garnish with fresh parsley to create a festive wreath look.
- Serve with crackers or vegetable sticks for dipping.
Notes
- Ensure the pineapple is well drained to prevent the cheese ball from becoming too watery.
- This cheese ball can be made a day in advance to save time.
- Adjust seasoning according to your taste preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg