Appetizer for 24

Pineapple Cheese Ball

Name: Pineapple Cheese Ball
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 24 servings
Cuisine: Hawaiian and Pacific
Ingredients: 2 bricks cream cheese; 1/4 cup sour cream; 2 cans (8 oz) crushed pineapple; 1 cup finely grated sharp cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup finely grated pepper jack cheese; 3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut; 1/2 cup chopped ham; 1/4 cup chopped green onions; 1 jalapeno; 1/4 tsp each ground ginger; 2/3 cup unsalted toasted macadamia nuts; 1/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut; 2 tbsp finely grated sharp cheddar cheese; 1/4 cup chopped green onions

$1.65for 410 minServes 24

This savory-sweet cheese ball mixes pineapple, cheeses, ham, coconut, and jalapeño, then chills briefly before serving.

Pineapple Cheese Ball with its ingredients

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Cream cheese, 2 oz$0.30/oz typical	2 oz	$0.60Typical price
	Sour cream, 2.25 oz$0.14/oz typical	2.25 oz	$0.30Typical price
	Canned fruit, 16 oz$0.12/oz typical	16 oz	$1.92Typical price
	Cheddar and shredded cheese, 4.5 oz$0.30/oz typical	4.5 oz	$1.35Typical price
	Swiss, 2 oz$0.40/oz typical	2 oz	$0.80Typical price
	Shredded coconut, 3.25 oz$0.30/oz typical	3.25 oz	$0.97Typical price
	Ham, 0.15 lb$3.99/lb typical	0.15 lb	$0.62Typical price
	Green onions, 0.5$1.19 each typical	0.5	$0.59Typical price
	Poblano and other fresh chiles, 1$0.60 each typical	1	$0.60Typical price
	Nuts and seeds, 3 oz$0.70/oz typical	3 oz	$2.10Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$9.89

Swaps

Swap cheddar and shredded cheese for mozzarellaabout the same price
Swap sour cream for yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

Not included in the cost.

10 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
24servings as written
$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$0.41 per serving$1.65 for 4

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Ingredients

2 bricks cream cheese
1/4 cup sour cream
2 cans (8 oz) crushed pineapple
1 cup finely grated sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup finely grated pepper jack cheese
3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup chopped ham
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1 jalapeno
1/4 tsp each ground ginger
2/3 cup unsalted toasted macadamia nuts
1/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut
2 tbsp finely grated sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 cup chopped green onions

Steps

Drain the crushed pineapple well and finely chop the jalapeño.
Beat the cream cheese and sour cream in a bowl until smooth.
Stir in the pineapple, grated cheeses, coconut, ham, green onions, jalapeño, and ginger.
Shape the mixture into one ball and chill it for 5 minutes.
Mix the macadamia nuts, remaining coconut, cheddar, and green onions, then press the mixture over the cheese ball.

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