Warm Quarter Cheese Spread (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1/4 cup finely chopped and toasted pecans.
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1 clove garlic, minced into tiny bits.
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8 oz block of cream cheese, softened.
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1/2 teaspoon spicy mustard, brown.
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1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce.
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1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar.
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2 tablespoons onion, grated.
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Sturdy crackers to scoop and serve.
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1/4 cup butter, cut into small cubes.
# Instructions:
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Blend cream cheese, onion, and garlic together in a smaller bowl until it’s nice and smooth. On a plate, form it into a circle about 6 inches in diameter. Wrap it tightly with plastic and refrigerate for at least an hour. When you're ready, let it sit out a bit to warm up before adding the pecan topping.
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Melt butter in a little saucepan over medium heat, mixing in the brown sugar, Worcestershire, and mustard. Stir until the sugar’s dissolved, which takes about 2-3 minutes. Take it off the stove and stir in the pecans.
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Give it a couple of minutes to cool. Pour the buttery pecan mix right on top of the cheese, letting it drip down the sides.
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Serve it right away with crackers and dig in.
# Notes:
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Make your cheese base ahead and save time.
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Pour warmed pecan topping on just before serving for best results.