Pecan Cheese Spread 2

2013-06-20

Cuisine: American
Skill Level: Easy

Second of two pecan cheese spreads. Both are good. You choose!

Ingredients

4 strips bacon
3/4 cup pecan pieces
2 cups firmly packed grated cheddar
4 oz cream cheese, softened
2 Tbs mayonnaise
1/8 tsp hot pepper sauce
1/2 tsp worcestershire sauce
3 green onions, sliced
crackers

Method

Step 1

Fry bacon in heavy large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Transfer to paper towel to cool. Add pecans to drippings and cook until golden brown, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Transfer to paper towel to cool. Season with salt.

Step 2

Blend cheddar, cream cheese, mayonnaise, hot pepper sauce and worcestershire sauce in processor until smooth. Transfer to bowl and stir in green onions. Crumble bacon and add to mixture.

Step 3

Line cookie sheet with plastic. Drop mixture by spoonfuls onto plastic, forming 8-inch strip. Chill in freezer 20 minutes to firm slightly. Using plastic as aid, form log shape. Remove plastic; roll log in pecans to coat. Wrap and refrigerate until firm.

Step 4

Serve with crackers.