Pineapple and Ham Cheese Ball

Pineapple and Ham Cheese Ball is a great make ahead appetizer that is perfect for using up leftover Easter and Thanksgiving ham. Ham and pineapple make a great combination with the saltiness from the ham and sweetness of the pineapple. The whole cheese ball is covered in crunchy chopped pecans.

How To Make

This Pineapple and Ham Cheese Ball can be mixed together in about 5 minutes. It’s a simple mixture of cream cheese, a little cheddar cheese, seasoned salt, pineapple, and finely chopped ham.

Shape it into a ball and refrigerate it for up to 3 days. Make sure it is wrapped well in plastic wrap. Then roll it in chopped pecans just before serving.

I love it spread on Wheat Thins but this cheese spread goes great with any cracker or even bagel or pita chips.

I’m a sucker for a salty, savory snack that has a little sweetness and this Pineapple and Ham Cheese Ball really fits the bill.

Recipe Tips

To add a liitle heat to this recipe, add 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper.

If you don’t like nuts, you can roll the cheese ball in sliced green onions.

Try These Other Cheese Balls:

• Chipped Beef Cheese Ball
• Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball
• Jalapeno Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball
• Bacon Cheese Ball Bites

Watch the short video below to see how easy this recipe is to make.

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