Pear-Pecan Cheese Ball

Ingredients

• 1 package reduced-fat cream cheese , 8 ounce
• 1.25 cups shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
• 1 medium firm ripe pear , finely chopped
• 1 scallion , white and green separated, finely chopped
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons ground pepper
• Reynolds KITCHENS® Quick Cut™ Plastic Wrap
• 0.33 cups finely chopped toasted pecans

Instructions

1. 1

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

2. 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. 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.