Cheese Spread Pecan Topping (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1/4 cup of cubed unsalted butter.
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8 ounces of cream cheese, brought to room temp.
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1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce.
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2 tablespoons of grated onion.
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1 clove of garlic, minced finely.
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3/4 cup of toasted pecans, chopped small.
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1/2 teaspoon of spicy brown mustard.
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1/4 cup of packed brown sugar.
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A variety of sturdy crackers for dipping.
# Instructions:
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Mix the cream cheese, grated onion, and minced garlic in a small bowl until smooth. Put the mixture on a plate and shape it into a 6-inch round. Wrap it in plastic, chill for an hour, and let it sit until close to room temp before adding the pecan topping.
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Combine the butter, brown sugar, mustard, and Worcestershire in a small pan. Warm over medium heat while stirring until the sugar's melted, about 2-3 minutes. Take it off the heat and toss in the pecans.
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Let the topping cool down for a couple of minutes, then pour it over the cream cheese base, letting it run down the sides.
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Dig in right away with the crackers on the side.
# Notes:
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You can make the cheese base ahead of time.
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Pour warm pecans over just before serving it up.