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Festive Pineapple Cheese Ball
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Portions:
24
Serving
Size:
2 tablespoons
- Diet
Types:
- CKD non-dialysis
- Diabetes
- Dialysis
- Lower Protein
- Gluten-free
Ingredients
- 24 ounces cream cheese
- 20 ounces canned crushed pineapple
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Preparation
- Soften cream cheese then place in a large mixing bowl.
- Drain pineapple well. Chop bell pepper.
- Add ingredients to bowl and mix well to blend.
- Shape the mixture into a ball. Wrap in wax paper and chill overnight.
Helpful hints
- Be sure the pineapple is thoroughly drained, squeezing liquid by hand, if needed.
- Serve with a variety of crackers or pita chips.
- Try low-fat cream cheese to reduce the fat content.
Nutrients per serving
Calories 95
Protein 2 g
Carbohydrates 4 g
Fat 10 g
Cholesterol 31 mg
Sodium 93 mg
Potassium 65 mg
Phosphorus 32 mg
Calcium 28 mg
Fiber 0.2 g
Renal and renal diabetic food choices
- 1/2 milk
- 1 fat
Carbohydrate choices
0
Submitted by: DaVita dietitian Maria from North Carolina.
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