Pear-Pecan Cheese Ball
- 1 (8 ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/4 cups shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
- 1 medium firm ripe pear, finely chopped
- 1 scallion, white and green separated, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
- Reynolds KITCHENS(R) Quick CutTM Plastic Wrap
- 1/3 cup finely chopped toasted pecans
- 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.
cream cheese, cheddar cheese, firm ripe pear, scallion, salt, ground pepper, kitchensuae, pecans
Taken from www.allrecipes.com/recipe/269478/pear-pecan-cheese-ball/ (may not work)