PERFECT PINEAPPLE PECAN CHEESE BALL

INGREDIENTS:

2 (8 oz.) packages cream cheese, room temperature
1 (8 oz.) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 cup pecans, roughly chopped
1/2 green bell pepper, seeds moved, minced
1/4 cup green onions, minced
1 teaspoon seasoning salt, or to taste
1 teaspoon garlic powder
freshly ground pepper, to taste
crackers, for serving

DIRECTIONS:

Combine softened cream cheese with pineapple, bell pepper and green onions in a large bowl or mixer, and season with salt, garlic powder and pepper. Mix together until everything is fully incorporated.
Place 1-2 large pieces of plastic wrap in a medium-sized bowl and turn cheese mixture out into bowl. Wrap plastic wrap around cheese, forming it into a ball, then refrigerate for 1-2 hours, or until set …