3 tablespoon finely chopped pecans
1 package (8 ounces) Neufchatel cream cheese (at room temperature)
3 green onions (finely chopped with tops, 1/3 cup)
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon hot red pepper sauce
1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (4 ounces)
1/4 cup minced parsley
Makes about 24 servings.
Preparation time: 15 minutes.
Cooking time: 8 minutes.
Chilling time: 15 minutes.
Step 1:
Preheat the oven to 350° and spread out the pecans in a small pan.
Bake, tossing once, for 8 minutes or until toasted. Meanwhile, in a small
bowl, place the cream cheese, onions, mustard, red pepper sauce, and
garlic. With an electric mixer at moderate speed, beat for 3 minutes or
until well blended. Stir in the cheddar cheese. Wrap the mixture in
plastic wrap, shape into a 4-inch ball, and chill for 15 minutes.
Step 2:
On wax paper, toss the toasted pecans with the parsley. Unwrap the
cheese ball and carefully roll it in the parsley mixture, coating it
completely. Rewrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until time to serve.
Place the ball on a serving platter and surround with an assortment of
crackers.
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