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

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

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.