Shelly's Recipe

PINEAPPLE CHEESE BALL AND CHEESE TRAY

Category: Cheeseballs

1 (8 oz) pkg cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 tbsp finely chopped green pepper and red onion
1/8 cup crushed pineapple, well drained
1/2 cup toasted, chopped pecans*

Beat cream cheese until fluffy. Add cheddar, green pepper, onion, and pineapple. Mix well and shape into one large or two small balls. Roll in chopped pecans. Chill overnight. Serve with crackers.

TO TOAST PECANS:
Place on baking sheet in 350 and bake, stirring often until lightly brown. About 8 to 10 minutes.

TO SERVE: Line a large round serving tray with greens, such as leaf lettuce, kale or mustard greens. Anything green and inexpensive. Place cheese ball in center of tray and arrange cheese cubes by variety to fill in tray. Garnish with kiwi slices, strawberry fans, or small bunches of grapes. Have a basket of crackers nearby.