Pecan-Cheese Spread

Name: Pecan-Cheese Spread
Ingredients: 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

9 ingredients

15 steps

Ingredients

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

Directions

1

Fry bacon in heavy large skillet over medium heat until crisp.
2

Transfer to paper towel to cool.
3

Add pecans to drippings and cook until golden brown, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
4

Transfer to paper towel to cool.
5

Season with salt.
6

Blend cheddar, cream cheese, mayonnaise, hot pepper sauce and Worcestershire sauce in processor until smooth.
7

Transfer to bowl and stir in green onions.
8

Crumble bacon and add to mixture.
9

Line cookie sheet with plastic, forming 8-inch strip.
10

Freeze 20 minutes to firm slightly.
11

Using plastic as aid, form log shape.
12

Remove plastic; roll log in pecans to coat.
13

Wrap and refrigerate until firm.
14

(Can be prepared 1 week ahead.)
15

Serve with crackers.