Sherry's Super Easy Cheese Ball

This is a quick and easy cheeseball for a party or an appetizer. I've been making this for years and everyone seems to love it.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 15 mins
• Yields: 1 ball

Ingredients

• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped black olives
• 1  cup green onion, finely chopped
• 1⁄3 cup  dried beef, finely chopped
• 1⁄2 cup crushed pineapple, WELL DRAINED
• 1  teaspoon garlic powder
• 1  teaspoon  cajun seasoning (for heat) or 1  teaspoon seasoning salt
• 1  cup pecans, chopped

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients and mix well. Make sure the pineapple is well drained or it will be runny.
2. Shape into the form of a ball or if you are more creative, make a fish or a wreath or whatever.
3. Cover the balls in finely chopped, but not minced, pecans.
4. Chill for 2 hours before serving.