Name: Cheddar – Pecan Dip
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 1 cup pecan halves; 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 6 ounces extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded (about 2 cups); 4 ounces Parmesan, shredded (about 1/2 cup); 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; Fine salt; Finley chopped chives, for garnish ( I used French Thyme ); Sliced apples, pears, cucumbers, celery and/or butter crackers, for dipping

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This is an easy dip that you can whip up for the holidays or for game night or for just anytime. The roasted pecans give it a delicious crunch. Sharp White Cheddar Cheese and freshly grated Parmesan Cheese add a zesty bite. Serve with apples, or cucumbers or your favorite crackers. I like it with Trader Joe’s Pita Crisps with Cranberries and Pumpkin Seeds crackers.

3 cups

Cheddar – Pecan Dip

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

An easy and delicious Cream Cheese Based dip for holiday parties, serve with fresh veggies, sliced apples and or crackers.

Ingredients

1 cup pecan halves
8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 cup mayonnaise
6 ounces extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded (about 2 cups)
4 ounces Parmesan, shredded (about 1/2 cup)
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Fine salt
Finley chopped chives, for garnish ( I used French Thyme )
Sliced apples, pears, cucumbers, celery and/or butter crackers, for dipping

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Spread the pecans out on a rimmed baking sheet, and bake, tossing once, until very golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes.
Let cool, then very finely chop.
Process the cream cheese, mayonnaise, Cheddar, Parmesan cheese and cayenne in a food processor until the mixture is mostly smooth.
Transfer to a large mixing bowl, stir in the pecans and season with 1/4 teaspoon salt.
(The dip can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 1 day.)
Spoon the dip into a serving dish, and garnish with chives.
Serve with sliced apples, pears, cucumbers, celery and/or butter crackers for dipping.