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Recipe by: Lisa Prince

Momma’s Cheese Ball

This is a long time family favorite.  I can’t tell you how many times I have been asked for this recipe.  To be a little more creative, you can serve it in a fresh pineapple that has been scoped out or fresh peppers that have been cored.  To do this, don’t drain the pineapple and put all the nuts in before mixing.

Servings: 12
Cook Time: Prep Time: 15 minutes; Total Time: 4 hour and 15 minutes
Meal Type: Appetizer
NC Ingredients: Pecans

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Ingredients

2
8oz. packages Cream Cheese
1
small can crushed pineapple, drained well
1/4
cup finely chopped green pepper
1
Tablespoon seasoned salt (Lawry's)
2
Tablespoons finely grated onion
2
cups chopped pecans (fine)

Directions

Combine all, except 1-cup pecans (best if done with hands) and form into 2 balls or 1 big one.

Wrap in wax paper and chill in refrigerator for 3 to 4 hours.

When cooled, shape into better ball(s) and roll in rest of nuts.

Chill.  Freezes well.

 
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