Cheese Ball Maximus

Description: I am posting this recipe because it is my very favorite cheese ball ever. You are going to love it. Yes, the prep takes a little while but it is so worth it. Please follow directions carefully for success. Please do not do it with a processor as you want distinctive pieces of stuff. It is a very pretty cheese ball. Cook time is refrigeration time.

Ingredients:

• 8 ounces cream cheese, room temp
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 small green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
• 1 small dill pickle, finely chopped
• 1 (4 ounce) jar cherries, finely chopped and drained
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon parsley flakes
• 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained well and blotted very well

Steps:

1. The key to this cheese ball is the prep.
2. After finely chopping each item, please blot well with paper towel.
3. You must do this or you will have a cheese dip.
4. Pay close attention to blotting the cherries or you will have very pink cheese ball.
5. Mix well and form into a ball and chill overnight.
6. Roll in chopped pecans if desired.
7. This is the best cheese ball ever, promise.