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Pineapple Cowboy Crunch Cheese Spread

  • Author: Avery
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

If you love sweet, savory, creamy, and crunchy flavors all in one bite, this Pineapple Cowboy Crunch Cheese Spread is about to become your new favorite appetizer. Bursting with juicy pineapple, sharp cheddar, crisp peppers, and buttery pecans, this chilled spread is rich, refreshing, and irresistibly scoopable. Perfect for parties, holidays, game days, or casual snacking, it comes together in minutes and tastes even better after chilling.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained well
  • 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Tortilla chips or crackers for serving

Instructions

  1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese and drained crushed pineapple until smooth and creamy.
  2. Add shredded cheddar cheese, diced red bell pepper, chopped green onions, and chopped pecans. Stir well until evenly mixed.
  3. Drizzle in the honey and Worcestershire sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then mix thoroughly.
  4. Transfer the spread to a serving bowl or platter and cover tightly.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour so the flavors blend beautifully.
  6. Serve chilled with tortilla chips, crackers, toasted baguette slices, or fresh veggies.

Notes

1. Drain Pineapple Well

Too much liquid can make the spread watery, so press the pineapple gently with paper towels or a fine strainer before mixing.

2. Use Softened Cream Cheese

Allow cream cheese to sit at room temperature for 20–30 minutes so it blends smoothly without lumps.

3. Chill Before Serving

This spread tastes best after chilling because the flavors become richer and more balanced over time.

  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 portion
  • Calories: 210 kcal
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Sodium: 220 mg
  • Fat: 17 g
  • Saturated Fat: 8 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 8 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 5 g
  • Cholesterol: 35 mg

Keywords: pineapple cheese spread, party dip, tropical appetizer, cheddar spread, cream cheese dip

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