Apple Pecan Cheese Ball

• 8 ounces cream cheese softened
• 1 1/4 cups extra sharp cheddar cheese shredded
• 1/2 cup gouda cheese not smoked Gouda!
• 1 apple finely chopped, I used Gala
• 2 scallions green onions finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup toasted pecans finely chopped

1. Combine cream cheese, cheddar, gouda, apple, scallion whites and salt in a medium bowl.
2. Coat one side of a large piece of plastic wrap with cooking spray.
3. Plop the cheese mixture onto the plastic wrap and using the plastic wrap to keep your hands clean, form the cheese mixture into a ball then completely wrap it and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes. Longer if you have more time.
4. Combine the chopped pecans and scallion greens on a plate
5. Remove the cheese ball from the fridge, remove the plastic wrap and roll it in the pecan mixture making sure to cover the surface thoroughly.
6. Serve with a variety of crackers or crisp vegetables.

cream cheese, extra sharp cheddar cheese, gouda cheese, apple, onions, salt, pecans

Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/Apple-Pecan-Cheese-Ball-1429594 (may not work)