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