Spicy Baked Party Dip

• 12 cup chopped pecans
• 2 teaspoons butter, melted
• 18 teaspoon salt
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic (optional)
• 2 tablespoons taco seasoning (or to taste)
• 2 -3 green onions, finely chopped
• 12 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 12 cup picante sauce
• crackers or corn chips

1. Grease an 8 x 8-inch baking dish.
2. Set oven to 275 degrees.
3. Place the nuts on a small baking pan; bake for about 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally or until the nuts are lightly toasted, transfer to a small bowl and add in melted butter and salt; mix to combine.
4. In a medium bowl mix together softened cream cheese, garlic, taco seasoning, green onions, shredded cheddar cheese and picante sauce; mix to thoroughly combine, then stir in the pecans.
5. Spoon into preapred baking dish.
6. Increase oven temperature to 375 degrees and bake covered with foil for 45 minutes or until thoroughly heated through.
7. Serve with crackers or corn chips.

pecans, butter, salt, cream cheese, fresh garlic, taco, green onions, cheddar cheese, picante sauce, crackers

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/spicy-baked-party-dip-209052 (may not work)