Appetizer for 24
Pineapple Cheese Ball
This savory-sweet cheese ball mixes pineapple, cheeses, ham, coconut, and jalapeño, then chills briefly before serving.
$1.65for 4 servings
$0.41 per serving$1.65 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 10 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 24servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Cream cheese$0.30/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.60Typical price |
| Sour cream or plain yogurt$0.14/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $0.30Typical price |
| Canned fruit$0.12/oz typical | 16 oz | $1.92Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 4.5 oz | $1.35Typical price |
| Swiss, provolone, gouda$0.40/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.80Typical price |
| Shredded coconut$0.30/oz typical | 3.25 oz | $0.97Typical price |
| Ham$3.99/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.62Typical price |
| Green onions$1.19 each typical | 0.5 | $0.59Typical price |
| Poblano and other fresh chiles$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price |
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 3 oz | $2.10Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $9.89 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
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.
Swaps
- Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
- Sour cream or plain yogurt for Yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
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