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FRENCH QUARTER CHEESE SPREAD



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Easy sweet and salty cheese spread. Topped with sugared pecans, it makes a festive appetizer for holiday gatherings!

Provided by Amy

Categories     Appetizer

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounce package cream cheese (, softened to room temperature)
2 tablespoons grated onion
1 clove garlic (, finely minced)
1/4 cup unsalted butter (, cubed)
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon spicy brown mustard
3/4 cup finely chopped toasted pecans
assorted sturdy crackers (, for serving)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, onion, and garlic until thoroughly incorporated. Transfer to a serving plate; shape into a 6-inch disk. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for 1 hour, then bring to near room temperature before you make the pecan mixture.
  • In a small saucepan, combine the butter, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard. Cook and stir over medium heat for 2-3 minutes or until sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from the heat; stir in pecans.
  • Cool slightly for a couple minutes. Spoon over cream cheese mixture, allowing it to fall over the sides.
  • Serve immediately with crackers and watch everyone fight over it!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 kcal, Carbohydrate 10 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Cholesterol 46 mg, Sodium 105 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 serving

FRENCH QUARTER PECAN CHEESE SPREAD RECIPE



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French Quarter Pecan Cheese Spread Recipe is a unique mix of sweet and savory pecan praline sauce served over cream cheese.

Provided by Paula

Categories     Appetizer

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
1 teaspoon sweet onion (grated )
1 teaspoon garlic (minced )
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup brown sugar (packed )
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon brown mustard (prepared )
1 cup pecans (finely chopped )

Steps:

  • In a small pan on medium-low heat, toast pecans until they're lightly browned and fragrant.
  • In a small bowl, combine cream cheese, onion, and garlic.
  • Spoon onto a serving platter into a 6 or 7 inch round disc
  • In a saucepan, combine butter, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard. (I used this mustard.)
  • Cook on medium-low heat for 4 to 5 minutes or until sugar is dissolved.
  • Remove from heat and stir in pecans.
  • Cool slightly before spooning over cream cheese mixture.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature with your favorite crackers

Nutrition Facts : Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 207 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 7 g, Calories 155 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

FRENCH QUARTER CHEESE SPREAD



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I do believe cream cheese makes everything taste better. I found this recipe in a taste of home magazine.

Provided by virginia duncan

Categories     Spreads

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pkg cream cheese, softened (8 ounces)
1 Tbsp grated onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 c butter, cubed
1/4 c brown sugar, firmly packed
1 tsp worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp prepared mustard
1 c pecans, finely chopped and toasted

Steps:

  • 1. In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, onion and garlic, Transfer to a serving plate; shape into a 6-in. disk. Set aside.
  • 2. In a small saucepan, combine the butter, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce and mustard. Cook and stir over medium heat for 4-5 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat; stir in pecans.
  • 3. Cool slightly. Spoon over cheese mixture. Serve with crackers.

FRENCH QUARTER CHEESE SPREAD



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Topped with toasty pecans, this sweet-and-savory cheese ball makes a festive hostess gift for holiday parties. Says Heidi: "It's always a hit; there's never anything left over, and everyone asks for the recipe." At home, make it ahead of time for convenience, then bring to room temp and serve. Heidi Blaine Hadburg - Safety Harbor, FL

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon grated onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard
1 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted
Assorted crackers

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, onion and garlic. Transfer to a serving plate; shape into a 6-in. disk. Set aside., In a small saucepan, combine the butter, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce and mustard. Cook and stir over medium heat for 4-5 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat; stir in pecans. , Cool slightly. Spoon over cheese mixture. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Fat 26g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 138mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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