Warm Cheese and Glazed Pecan Dip

Submitted by KathyP53

"This Martha Stewart cheese dip sounds fabulous!"

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups pecan halves
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 3 tablespoons packed light-brown sugar
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons coarse salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, room temperature
• 8 ounces extra-sharp white cheddar cheese, grated
• 1⁄4 cup heavy cream
• 2 scallions, white and pale-green parts only, thinly sliced

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Put pecans, butter, brown sugar, 1 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoons cayenne pepper into a medium bowl; toss to combine. Spread in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until fragrant and sugar has melted, about 5 minutes. Let cool completely.
3. Process cream cheese, cheddar, and cream in food processor until well combined. Transfer to medium bowl. Stir in scallions, remaining 1/2 teaspoons salt, and remaining pinch cayenne pepper.
4. Spoon cheese mixture into 2 round baking dishes (6-7" in diameter and about 1" deep). Arrange glazed pecans on top. Bake until dip is just heated through, about 10 minutes.

Reviews

[lmannon]

I've made this dip several times, and it's always been a hit.

 

[karikilbride]

I had this dip for a dinner party last night, and everyone raved about it!! So good and so simple! Great fall recipe too.

 

[geo.smith.sales]

Very easy to make and the pecans are delicious on their own. In larger batches they'd be a top-notch party snack or hostess gift. Anyway, have ALWAYS gotten lots of compliments and recipe requests when I bring this. I serve it with thinly sliced Granny Smith apples and Triscuits (let folks have a choice or pile it all on!). It has a great texture in the mouth and a unique flavor combination.Enjoy!