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Pineapple Cheese Spread

Recipe by: Ann Biller

1 lb. cream cheese, softened
1/4 c. chopped green pepper
1 (8 1/2 oz.) can crushed pineapple, well drained
2 T. chopped onion
1 T. seasoned salt
1 c. chopped pecans
Fresh pineapple half (with leaves)
Pepper

Beat cream cheese at medium speed until fluffy. Stir in crushed  pineapple, pecans, green peppers, onion and seasoned salt. Hollow out pineapple half, leaving a 1/2-inch rim. Put spread in pineapple boat. Serve with crackers or bread rounds. Preparation time: 15 minutes. Yields 3 1/2 cups. Attractive and festive when served in a pineapple boat.

Variation: May be served as cheese balls. To do so, divide mixture in half and form into 2 balls. Roll in an additional 1 cup of chopped pecans.

Submitted by: Sally Thornson

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