Pecan Apple Cheese Ball
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1¼ cups shredded extra sharp Cheddar cheese
- 1 Certified SC Grown apple, finely diced
- 1 scallion, white and green parts separated and finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup Certified SC Grown pecans, toasted and finely chopped
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, diced apple, scallion whites, and salt until well mixed.
- Coat a large piece of plastic wrap with cooking spray. Shape the cheese mixture into a ball, wrap tightly, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Let cool completely.
- Combine the toasted pecans and scallion greens on a plate. Unwrap the cheese ball and roll it in the pecan mixture, pressing gently so it adheres.
- Serve chilled with crackers, pretzels, or fresh apple slices.
