CHEESE AND PECAN DIP   Author:  23075  Category:(Household) Created:(7/8/2008 8:36:00 AM) This post has been Viewed (59 times) 1 1/2 cups pecan halves 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 3 tablespoons packed golden brown sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 (8 ounce each) packages cream cheese, room temperature 8 ounces extra sharp white cheddar cheese, grated 1/4 cup heavy cream 2 green onions, white and pale green parts only, thinly sliced Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Put pecans, butter, brown sugar, 1 teaspoon salt and 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. Process cream cheese, cheddar and cream in a food processor until well combined. Transfer to medium bowl, stir in green onions, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and a pinch of cayenne pepper. Spoon cheese mixture into 2 round baking dishes (6 to 7 inches in diameter and 1 inch deep). Arrange glazed pecans on top. Bake until dip is just heated through, about 10 minutes. Serve with assorted crackers, bagel chips or baggette slices/toasts. You can join Unsolved Mysteries and post your own mysteries or interesting stories for the world to read and respond to Click here Scroll all the way down to read replies. Many great holiday recipes Show all stories by   Author:  23075 ( Click here ) Spring is coming