PEAR-PECAN CHEESE BALL

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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.

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Time 1h15m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

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

Steps:

Stir cream cheese, Cheddar, pear, scallion white, salt, and pepper together in a medium bowl.
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.
Just before serving, combine pecans and the reserved scallion greens in a shallow dish. Roll the cheese ball in the mixture, pressing to adhere.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68.9 calories, Carbohydrate 1.7 g, Cholesterol 14.6 mg, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 130.5 mg, Sugar 0.9 g