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pineapple bacon cheese ball recipe
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Pineapple Bacon Cheese Ball

Cheeseballs are always a hit at parties and family gathers, and this pineapple bacon cheese ball will be one people may not have tried before. They will ask for it again and again once they do.
Prep Time10 minutes
Refrigeration Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 10 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bacon, cream cheese, pecans, pineapple
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 288kcal
Author: Laura

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Hand mixer

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 8 ounces crushed pineapple drained
  • 6-8 strips crispy, cooked bacon (reserve some for the outside of the ball)
  • 2 green onions finely chopped
  • ½ fresh jalapeño finely chopped, optional
  • 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup chopped pecans topping
  • ½ cup chopped fresh parsley topping

Instructions

  • Mix all ingredients except pecans, parsley and reserved bacon in a mixing bowl using a hand mixer, if you have one. Combine well.
    bacon and pineapple cheese ball ingredients in a bowl.
  • Roll into one big ball or several little balls and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours or overnight.
  • Before serving, roll ball in chopped pecans, parsley and reserved bacon. Serve with your favorite crackers.
    cheese ball with pineapple and bacon on a cracker.

Nutrition

Calories: 288kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 376mg | Potassium: 188mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 909IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 155mg | Iron: 1mg