PINEAPPLE CHEESE BALL

Amazing appetizer for a casual dinner - kudos Ayn!

"Celery, bell pepper and onion are the unexpected ingredients in this otherwise sweet cheese spread."

PINEAPPLE CHEESE BALL

2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup minced celery
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 tsp mince onion
1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple, COMPLETELY drained (use towel or cheesecloth to squeeze all liquid out)
1 cup chopped pecans

In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, celery, bell pepper, onion and crushed pineapple.  Divide the mixture in half to form 2 balls.  Roll each ball in the pecans.  Chill until ready to serve.

Serve with crackers.

Source: Ayn Laherty