Best 15 Pineapple Cheese Logs Recipes

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When it comes to easy finger foods, pineapple cheese logs always fit the bill. Consisting of simple ingredients like crushed pineapple, cream cheese, and cheddar cheese, these bite-sized appetizers are a snap to make and elegantly delicious. Whether it's a holiday party, a potluck, or a game-day gathering, pineapple cheese logs are guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. With their sweet and tangy flavor, creamy texture, and festive appearance, they'll disappear from the platter in no time.

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TRICIA'S PINEAPPLE CHEESE CASSEROLE



Tricia's Pineapple Cheese Casserole image

A wonderful Thanksgiving dinner side dish that sounds like a dessert.

Provided by Marilyn

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (15 ounce) cans pineapple chunks, drained
1 cup white sugar
¾ cup all-purpose flour
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
25 buttery round crackers, crumbled
½ cup melted butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Spread pineapple in the bottom of a 2 quart casserole dish.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the sugar, flour and cheese. Add to casserole dish.
  • Sprinkle crackers over the top of pineapple and cheese mixture. Pour melted butter over the top and bake for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 497.8 calories, Carbohydrate 58.7 g, Cholesterol 74.5 mg, Fat 25.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 11.1 g, SaturatedFat 15.4 g, Sodium 371.4 mg, Sugar 41.2 g

PINEAPPLE CHEESE BALL



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My mother-in-law gave me this recipe. It is my favorite cheese ball and I like it best on buttery round crackers.

Provided by Tish Gidney

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cold Cheese Dip Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup minced celery
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
1 teaspoon minced onion
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, celery, bell pepper, onion, and crushed pineapple. Divide the mixture in half and form two balls out of the mixture. Roll each ball in the pecans. Chill until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Carbohydrate 7.6 g, Cholesterol 30.8 mg, Fat 14.7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 89.4 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

FRUIT-CHEESE LOG



Fruit-Cheese Log image

Sweet, fruity apricots, figs and cranberries are tucked inside a three-cheese log for a lovely look.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 1h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup finely chopped pecans
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 ounces Muenster cheese, shredded (1/2 cup)
1/3 cup shredded fresh Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup Cheddar cold-pack cheese food (from 8-ounce container), softened
1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
1/4 cup chopped dried figs
1/4 cup chopped dried cranberries
Crackers, if desired

Steps:

  • Line square pan, 8x8x2 inches, with 16-inch piece of waxed paper, leaving ends overhanging. Spread pecans evenly over waxed paper in bottom of pan; set aside. Beat cream cheese, Muenster cheese and Parmesan cheese in medium bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well mixed. Spoon cheese mixture over pecans, using teaspoon; spread evenly. Spoon Cheddar cheese food over cream cheese layer, using teaspoon; spread evenly. Sprinkle with dried fruits; press in lightly.
  • Lift ends of waxed paper to remove cheese mixture from pan and place on smooth surface. Roll up cheese mixture, jelly-roll style. (If cheese is too soft to roll, return to pan and refrigerate about 20 minutes or until firm.) Wrap cheese log in waxed paper; place in resealable plastic food-storage bag. Refrigerate about 30 minutes or until firm. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 300 mg

CHILI CHEESE LOG



Chili Cheese Log image

This is a yummy dip for crackers! A friend brings this into work, and it's always a hit!

Provided by CHUBBYCHEEKS

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cold Cheese Dip Recipes

Time 2h5m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons salsa
1 (1.25 ounce) package chili seasoning mix
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, salsa and chili seasoning mix. Mix until well combined, then shape it into a log or ball. Cover the prepared ball or log with chopped pecans, then with the cheese. Refrigerate the log until you are ready to serve it.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410.4 calories, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 87.3 mg, Fat 39.3 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 11.2 g, SaturatedFat 18.4 g, Sodium 806.3 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

PINEAPPLE CHEESE BALL



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Pineapple lends a fruity tang to this fun and tasty appetizer. Instead of one large cheese ball, you could make two smaller ones...one to serve before a meal and one to take to a party. -Anne Halfhill, Sunbury, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield 1 cheese ball (3 cups).

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained
1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 teaspoons seasoned salt
1-1/2 cups finely chopped walnuts
Optional: Assorted crackers and fresh vegetables

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, pineapple, green pepper, onion and seasoned salt until blended. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Shape into a ball (mixture will be soft); coat in walnuts. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Serve with crackers and vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 155mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

OH-SO-EASY CHEESE LOG



Oh-So-Easy Cheese Log image

Get the party started with our Oh-So-Easy Cheese Log appetizer! Our easy cheese log is creamy and fragrant with onion soup mix and rolled in nuts.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 2h15m

Yield Makes 1-1/2 cups or 12 servings, 2 Tbsp. each.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 cup KRAFT Finely Shredded Italian* Five Cheese Blend
1 pkt. (1 oz.) dry onion soup mix
2 Tbsp. BREAKSTONE'S Reduced Fat or KNUDSEN Light Sour Cream
2/3 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • Mix first 4 ingredients.
  • Shape into log; wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate 2 hours.
  • Unwrap log; roll in nuts. Firmly press nuts into log to secure.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 350 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 4 g

PINEAPPLE CHEESE LOGS



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Make and share this Pineapple Cheese Logs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CaramelPie

Categories     Spreads

Time 20m

Yield 2 logs, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
2 cups finely chopped pecans, divided
2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions
2 teaspoons seasoning salt

Steps:

  • Set aside 1 cup of the pecans to roll the logs inches.
  • Mix remaining ingredients (I use a mixer).
  • Refrigerate for several hours.
  • Divide cheese mixture in half, and roll each half into a log (or make 1 huge log).
  • Roll each log in reserved pecans, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate until serving time.
  • Unwrap, place on platter, and serve with crackers.

PINEAPPLE CHEESE ROLL



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Make and share this Pineapple Cheese Roll recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Leta8076

Categories     Spreads

Time 15m

Yield 1 log

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (8 1/2 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions
1/4 cup minced green pepper
1 tablespoon season salt
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Be sure all the juice is squeezed out of the pineapple, then combine the pineapple with the cream cheese, onions, minced green pepper and seasoned salt.
  • Mix well.
  • Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • Shape into a log and roll in the chopped pecans.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1700.6, Fat 157.8, SaturatedFat 56.6, Cholesterol 249.5, Sodium 676.8, Carbohydrate 61.6, Fiber 13.3, Sugar 40.8, Protein 28.7

PECAN/PINEAPPLE CHEESE LOGS



Pecan/Pineapple Cheese Logs image

Make and share this Pecan/Pineapple Cheese Logs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Joy1996

Categories     Fruit

Time 5m

Yield 2 Logs or balls

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 (16 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1/4 cup finely chopped red peppers or 1/4 cup green pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Mix the first 4 ingredients by hand until well combined.
  • Form into 1 large or 2 small balls or logs.
  • Chill to set and then roll in chopped pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1317.5, Fat 118.6, SaturatedFat 53.2, Cholesterol 249.5, Sodium 674.6, Carbohydrate 52.3, Fiber 7.7, Sugar 37, Protein 23.4

PECAN CHEESE LOGS



Pecan Cheese Logs image

Monterey Jack, Colby and cream cheese come together with seasonings to create these logs that everyone will enjoy. Roll them in toasty pecans for the perfect finishing touch. -Melissa Goff, Burkburnett, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 2 logs (12 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 cups shredded Colby cheese
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 cups chopped pecans, toasted
Butter-flavored crackers

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Stir in the shredded cheeses, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder and Worcestershire sauce. Shape mixture into two logs, about 6 in. long. Roll in pecans, pressing down gently., Wrap each in plastic wrap; refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189 calories, Fat 18g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 155mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

CHERRY CHEESE LOGS



Cherry Cheese Logs image

Our party guests flock to this holiday gem of an appetizer - cherry-studded cream cheese served with graham or water crackers and pears. -Libby Walp, Chicago, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 2 logs (1-3/4 cups each).

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon orange juice
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 jar (10 ounces) maraschino cherries, well drained and chopped
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
Graham crackers

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, orange juice and ginger until smooth. Fold in cherries. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour., Place pecans in a shallow bowl. Shape cheese mixture into two 7-in.-long logs; roll in pecans to coat evenly. Wrap logs; refrigerate at least 1 hour. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 72mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

PIMIENTO-OLIVE CHEESE LOG



Pimiento-Olive Cheese Log image

Pimientos give great color to this soft-textured cheese log. I make it for many occasions throughout the year.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 1-1/4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
2 tablespoons finely chopped ripe olives
1-1/2 teaspoons grated onion
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon ground mustard
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
Assorted crackers

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Stir in the next nine ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm. Shape into a log. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 142mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CHILI POWDER CHEESE LOGS



Chili Powder Cheese Logs image

I got this recipe from a friend. It's great when you find yourself awake and 3a.m. with the munchies!

Provided by StreyHart

Categories     Spreads

Time 15m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 ounces Velveeta cheese
8 ounces cream cheese
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup chili powder, maybe more

Steps:

  • Let the cheeses stand on the counter until they're really soft.
  • Mix cheese with garlic powder and pecans.
  • Roll into a ball or a log, and coat with chili powder. Chill and serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.4, Fat 17.3, SaturatedFat 8.6, Cholesterol 42.9, Sodium 434.5, Carbohydrate 5.5, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 2.4, Protein 6.3

EAST INDIAN CHEESE LOGS



East Indian Cheese Logs image

This is exotic with the flavors of mango chutney, curry powder, coconut, and peanuts! Prep time includes chilling time.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Asian

Time 6h

Yield 2 12inch logs

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup cottage cheese
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 cup finely chopped green onion
1 cup dry-roasted unsalted peanuts, coarsely chopped
1 cup golden raisin
1/2 cup flaked coconut
3/4 cup mango chutney
1/4 cup flaked coconut, toasted (optional)
mango, slices (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine first 3 ingredients in a large mixing bowl; beat at medium speed of an electric mixer until smooth.
  • Add green onions and next 3 ingredients; beat at low speed until mixed well.
  • Stir in chutney.
  • Cover and chill slightly.
  • Divide cheese mixture in half; shape each portion into a 12-inch log.
  • Wrap in wax paper, and chill 6 hours or until firm.
  • Place cheese logs on a serving tray; if desired, garnish with toasted coconut and mango slices.
  • Serve with toasted pita bread triangles, crackers, or apple slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1652.6, Fat 126.6, SaturatedFat 63.3, Cholesterol 265.2, Sodium 1165.5, Carbohydrate 95.3, Fiber 11.2, Sugar 55.9, Protein 51.6

SWEET & SAVORY PINEAPPLE CHEESE BALL



Sweet & Savory Pineapple Cheese Ball image

One of my favorite dishes in childhood was my mom's pineapple and green pepper cheese ball. Now I make it, and it's always a hit. -Susan Harrison, Laurel, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 2 cheese balls (2 cups each).

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 packages (8 ounces each) reduced-fat cream cheese
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, well drained
3 cups finely chopped pecans, divided
1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
Assorted crackers

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Stir in pineapple, 1-1/2 cups pecans, green pepper, onion and seasoned salt. Shape into two balls. Wrap in plastic; refrigerate at least 30 minutes., Place remaining pecans in a small shallow bowl; roll cheese balls in pecans to coat evenly. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Choose ripe pineapple: Select a pineapple that is ripe and juicy. This will ensure that your pineapple cheese logs are flavorful and delicious.
  • Use high-quality cream cheese: Opt for high-quality cream cheese that is smooth and spreadable. This will make it easier to mix with the other ingredients and create a cohesive filling.
  • Chill the mixture before shaping: After mixing the cream cheese filling, chill it for at least 30 minutes. This will firm up the mixture and make it easier to shape into logs.
  • Use a variety of toppings: Get creative with your toppings! Chopped nuts, dried fruits, coconut flakes, and chocolate chips are all great options. You can also use fresh herbs like chives or parsley for a savory twist.
  • Chill the logs before serving: Once you have shaped the pineapple cheese logs, chill them for at least 1 hour before serving. This will help them hold their shape and make them easier to slice.

Conclusion:

Pineapple cheese logs are a delightful and versatile appetizer that can be enjoyed on any occasion. They are easy to make, customizable, and always a crowd-pleaser. Whether you are hosting a party or simply looking for a tasty snack, these pineapple cheese logs are sure to hit the spot. So gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and get ready to create this delicious treat!

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