Party Time Cheese Ball Recipe

You will need

8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated

8 ounces cream cheese, softened

1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained

1 (4 ounce) jar pimento-stuffed green olives, drained and finely chopped

1 medium green bell pepper, chopped

1 medium onion, finely chopped

½ cup saltine cracker crumbs

2 cups chopped pecans

Chopped fresh parsley

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This recipe requires about an hour and thirty minutes – but it is well worth the wait!

1.      In a large mixing bowl, combine the cheddar cheese, cream cheese, pineapple, green olives, green pepper, onion, cracker crumbs and 1 cup of the chopped pecans.  Mix ingredients together.

2.      Cover and chill for 1 hour.

3.      Shape into a ball.

4.      Roll in the remaining pecans and the chopped parsley.

5.      Wrap in plastic wrap, and chill until serving.

6.      Serve with an assortment of crackers.  Enjoy!