Pear-Pecan Cheese Ball

Pear-Pecan Cheese Ball

Use Reynolds KITCHENS® Quick Cut™ Plastic Wrap to shape your cheese ball into a football for a fun game day appetizer. Score the extra point by using slices of bell pepper or cheese to create the laces on top.

Preparation Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Calories
69 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Stir cream cheese, Cheddar, pear, scallion white, salt, and pepper together in a medium bowl.
Step 2
Coat a large piece of plastic wrap with cooking spray. Scoop the cheese mixture onto it. Using the plastic wrap to help you, form the cheese mixture into a ball, then completely wrap in plastic. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 2 days.
Step 3
Just before serving, combine pecans and the reserved scallion greens in a shallow dish. Roll the cheese ball in the mixture, pressing to adhere.
Pear-Pecan Cheese Ball
Pear-Pecan Cheese Ball

Ingredients

  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 (8 ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 1 ¼ cups shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1 medium firm ripe pear, finely chopped
  • 1 scallion, white and green separated, finely chopped
  • Reynolds KITCHENS® Quick Cut™ Plastic Wrap
  • ⅓ cup finely chopped toasted pecans

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