What a great chance to nibble before the main course, These Cheese Balls are quick and easy, you can make a few or just 1 large one like I did, and the best part is they taste great.
Cheese Balls
2 8oz pkg cream cheese (room temp)
2 tbsp. onions, chopped
1 81/2 oz can pineapple, drained
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
1/4 cup pimento, chopped
1/4 cup green pepper, chopped
Mix all ingredients together except pecans, shape into ball and roll in pecans. Store in refrigerator.
Will keep about a week.
I was asked once about appetizers and how come there are not a lot of them. Well back in the good old days there were not a lot of entertaining of guest. you worked hard during the week and Sundays were family day where if you served appetizers, they would be simple and good. Here is one for you.
Cheese Balls
1 cup grated New York Sharp cheese,
1 stick margarine,
1 cup flour,
Dash cayenne pepper and salt.
Mix well. Roll by hand into small balls. Chill. Bake on cookie sheet 15-20 minutes at 400 degrees, Dust with paprika. Freeze if you care to. Variation: Press down on ungreased cookie sheet with a cashew in center.
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