Pecan Spread Recipes

OLIVE PECAN SPREAD

Steps:

• Mix together the cream cheese, mayonnaise, olives and pecans in a bowl. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

CHERRY PECAN SPREAD ON CORN MUFFINS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a 6-cup muffin pan with butter-flavored cooking spray; set aside.
• In a medium bowl, combine corn muffin mix, egg, milk, butter, and corn kernels. Stir until just combined.
• Pour equal amounts of mixture into each muffin cup.
• Bake in preheated oven for 16 to 18 minutes.
• In a medium bowl, combine all spread ingredients. Mix thoroughly. Refrigerate until ready to use.
• To serve, spread warm muffin with Cherry Pecan Spread.

JALAPENO-PECAN CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• In a bowl, beat cream cheese, cheddar cheese, pecans and green onions until blended. On a serving plate, form mixture into desired shape. Refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours., In a microwave, warm jelly until melted; spread over cheese spread. Serve with crackers.

PECAN-CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• Fry bacon in heavy large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Transfer to paper towel to cool. Add pecans to drippings and cook until golden brown, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Transfer to paper towel to cool. Season with salt.
• Blend cheddar, cream cheese, mayonnaise, hot pepper sauce and Worcestershire sauce in processor until smooth. Transfer to bowl and stir in green onions. Crumble bacon and add to mixture. Line cookie sheet with plastic, forming 8-inch strip. Freeze 20 minutes to firm slightly. Using plastic as aid, form log shape. Remove plastic; roll log in pecans to coat. Wrap and refrigerate until firm. (Can be prepared 1 week ahead.) Serve with crackers.

PECAN SPREAD

Steps:

• Mix cream cheese, milk, green bell pepper, garlic salt, pepper, onion and sour cream.
• Place in a bowl or on a plate you're going to serve.
• Melt butter in a separate pan and add nuts and salt.
• Stir well and drain on a paper towel.
• Spoon nuts over cheese mixture.
• Serve with crackers.
• For the Snowcap Spread and Pecan Spread mixed, mix in the green olives, red bell pepper and deviled ham.

PINEAPPLE-PECAN CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add the cheddar cheese, 3/4 cup pecans, pineapple, chilies, red pepper and garlic powder; beat until combined. Transfer to a serving dish. Cover and refrigerate until serving., Sprinkle with remaining pecans just before serving. Serve with vegetables.