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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Prep Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
24
Yield:
24 servings
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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

  • cup finely chopped toasted pecans

Directions

  1. Stir cream cheese, Cheddar, pear, scallion white, salt, and pepper together in a medium bowl.

  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.

  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.

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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

69 Calories
6g Fat
2g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 69
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g 7%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 131mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 2g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 61mg 5%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 35mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.