Pecan-Cheese Spread
- 4 bacon slices
- 3/4 cup pecan pieces
- 2 cups firmly packed grated cheddar
- 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco)
- 1/8 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 3 green onions, sliced
- Crackers
- 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.
- 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.
- Line cookie sheet with plastic, forming 8-inch strip.
- Freeze 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.
- (Can be prepared 1 week ahead.)
- Serve with crackers.
bacon, pecan pieces, cheddar, cream cheese, mayonnaise, hot pepper, worcestershire sauce, green onions, crackers
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/pecan-cheese-spread-1521 (may not work)