Favorite Cheese Ball

Prep: 15 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

A creamy, tangy cheese ball infused with pineapple and topped with a crunchy walnut and cherry coating, perfect for parties and gatherings. Its sweet and savory flavors appeal to a variety of tastes, making it an ideal appetizer served with crackers and pretzels for a delightful snack.

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Ingredients

  • 2 (8 oz.) packages cream cheese
  • 1 (8 oz.) can crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1/2 green pepper, chopped
  • 10 maraschino cherries, diced
  • 1 cup shelled walnuts

Instructions

  1. Blend softened cream cheese with drained crushed pineapple.
  2. Add chopped onion and chopped green pepper to the mixture.
  3. Form the mixture into a ball shape.
  4. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  5. Mix diced maraschino cherries with shelled walnuts.
  6. Cover the cheese ball with the cherry-walnut mixture and serve.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

373 kcal 19% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7g 14% DV
Total Fat 27.2g 35% DV
Carbs 29.8g 11% DV
Fiber 3.7g 13% DV
Sugar 13.1g 26% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 204mg 9% DV
Potassium 243.5mg 5% DV
Cholesterol 22.5mg 8% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 81mcg 9% DV
Vitamin C 22.7mg 25% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 1% DV
Calcium 69.5mg 5% DV
Iron 1.6mg 9% DV
Diet fit Under 400 cal
Contains Milk Tree nuts

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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