Pear-Pecan Cheese Ball

Name: Pear-Pecan Cheese Ball
Total time: 120 min
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; 🌰 ⅓ cup finely chopped toasted pecans; Reynolds KITCHENS® Quick Cut™ Plastic Wrap

Cost $15, save $10

Source: Recommended by CookPal

120 Min
24 Servings
$15

Pear-Pecan Cheese Ball

Cost $15, save $10

Source: Recommended by CookPal

120 Min
24 Servings
$15

INGREDIENTS

Main 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
- 🌰 ⅓ cup finely chopped toasted pecans
Others
- Reynolds KITCHENS® Quick Cut™ Plastic Wrap

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.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

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Calories

3
Protein
2
Carbs
6
Fats

💡 For a festive decoration, shape the cheese ball into a football or seasonal design.Pair with sliced vegetables, crackers, or baguette slices for serving.Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.