Holiday Cheese Ball
Make this a day ahead to allow for all the flavors to combine.
Ingredients
2 (8-oz.) packages cream cheese, softened
1 (8 1/2 oz.) can crushed pineapple (in its own juice, NOT heavy syrup), drained
1 cup finely chopped pecans
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans
1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion or 3-4 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
1 1/4 teaspoons garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon paprika
3/4 teaspoon onion powder
1 (8 1/2 oz.) can crushed pineapple (in its own juice, NOT heavy syrup), drained
1 cup finely chopped pecans
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans
1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion or 3-4 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
1 1/4 teaspoons garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon paprika
3/4 teaspoon onion powder
In a medium bowl, mix together cream cheese, pineapple, 1 cup finely chopped pecans, green pepper, onion, and salt.
Form into a ball and roll in the coarsely chopped pecans.
Refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving.