Pear-Pecan Cheese Ball

Rating: 4.75 stars
4 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 3
  • 4 star values: 1
  • 3 star values: 0
  • 2 star values: 0
  • 1 star values: 0

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.

By Reynolds Kitchens(R)

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Recipe Summary

prep:
15 mins
additional:
1 hr
total:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
24
Yield:
24 servings
Nutrition Info
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Ingredients

24
Original recipe yields 24 servings
The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

Directions

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

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  • 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.

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; protein 2.9g; carbohydrates 1.7g; fat 5.8g; cholesterol 14.6mg; sodium 130.5mg. Full Nutrition
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Jackstng
Rating: 5 stars
12/24/2019
Incredibly tasty good looking and easy to make. The pear adds just the right amount of sweetness. I will definitely make this again maybe leave it in the fridge longer to meld the flavors. Read More
4 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 3
  • 4 star values: 1
  • 3 star values: 0
  • 2 star values: 0
  • 1 star values: 0
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Jackstng
Rating: 5 stars
12/23/2019
Incredibly tasty good looking and easy to make. The pear adds just the right amount of sweetness. I will definitely make this again maybe leave it in the fridge longer to meld the flavors. Read More
magnolia
Rating: 5 stars
12/23/2020
I needed a different and new snack for our work Christmas Party. It was a great hit! I recommend it. Very tasty. I made it just liked the recipe calls for no changes. Read More
ajeanmc
Rating: 4 stars
11/03/2019
Yummy Read More
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