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Cheddar – Pecan Dip

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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.

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Yield: 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

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

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Recipe adapted from the Cooking Channel.

This recipe is included in our Thanksgiving themed Recipe’s: From our Thanksgiving Table to Your’s.

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Nicole @ Or Whatever You Do

Sunday 30th of November 2014

Such a unique idea! Thanks for sharing with the Happy Holidays Link Party!

nettiemoore11

Sunday 30th of November 2014

Great party Nicole!

Joanne T Ferguson

Saturday 22nd of November 2014

G'day and looks yum Nettie! Thx for the linkback GREATLY appreciate! Pinned and sharing the love today! Joanne @What's On The List

nettiemoore11

Saturday 22nd of November 2014

Thank you Joanne! Nettie

Patty Haxton Anderson

Saturday 22nd of November 2014

I love easy and simple ingredient dips. This sounds delicious. Like the crunch of the pecan in it.

nettiemoore11

Saturday 22nd of November 2014

Thank you Patty, it is perfect for your holiday appetizer and budget friendly! Nettie

Linda (Meal Planning Maven)

Friday 21st of November 2014

I love simple to make dips like this that are packed with flavor. I know it will be gobbed up at my house in no time!

nettiemoore11

Friday 21st of November 2014

Thank you Linda! You will love it! Nettie

Lorinda McKinnon - the Rowdy Baker

Friday 21st of November 2014

Easy, delicious, creamy, crunchy....this is a keeper, Nettie!

nettiemoore11

Friday 21st of November 2014

Thank you Lorinda, my family loved it! Nettie

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