Prep Time::15 mins
Additional Time:: 1 hr
Total Time:: 1 hr 15 mins
Servings::24
Yield::24 servings
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
Directions
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.
Reynolds KITCHENS(R) Tip:
Get creative with the shape of your cheese ball to customize your appetizer for any occasion or holiday. A cheese ball can easily become a football, heart, Easter egg, pumpkin, or any other creative shape you can dream up with the help of Reynolds KITCHENS(R) Quick Cut(TM) Plastic Wrap.