🍍 Pineapple Pecan Cheese Ball 🧀

"Get the Party Started with a Tropical Twist!"

🍽️ Ingredients 🍽️
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, well-drained
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 cups pecans, chopped, divided
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup green onions, finely chopped
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 8 oz packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, finely chopped

🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳
1. In a large bowl, mix together the cream cheese, pineapple, green onions, bell pepper, 1 cup of pecans, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
2. Chill the mixture for about 30 minutes in the refrigerator to make it easier to handle.
3. Form the mixture into a ball shape. You can use your hands or plastic wrap to help shape it.
4. Spread the remaining 1 cup of chopped pecans on a flat surface and roll the cheese ball in the pecans until it is fully coated.
5. Wrap the cheese ball in plastic wrap and refrigerate it for at least 2 hours, or overnight, to develop the flavors.
6. Serve the cheese ball chilled with your choice of crackers, pretzels, or fresh veggie sticks.

🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎
Per serving:
- Calories: 210
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Protein: 4g
- Fat: 18g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fiber: 2g

💡 Tips and Tricks 💡
- For an extra kick, add a dash of hot sauce or a sprinkle of chili powder to the cheese ball mix.
- If the mixture is too soft to shape, add a little more crushed pecans to thicken it.

⏳ Preparation time 🍰
Preparation time: 15 minutes | Chilling time: 2 hours | Serving: 10-12

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