French Quarter Pecan Cheese Spread Recipe (2024)

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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. This dip is an amazing appetizer for Mardi Gras, football, or festive holiday party.

This is a tasty sweet and salty recipe that’s easy to make in advance.

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I first had this unique dip at a luncheon and couldn’t stop eating it. In fact, I ate so much of it I was full for our entree. Furthermore, that’s how it goes most of the time when there are dips and spreads. A cheesy dip is my very favorite munchy!

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FRENCH QUARTER PECAN CHEESE SPREAD RECIPE

When I say this is unique, I mean it. It’s an odd combinationof cream cheese, brown sugar, Worcestershire, mustard, and pecans. Sounds odd, right? It’s sweet, tangy, and nutty… it works. It totally works.

Cream cheese, garlic, and onion make the creamy base. Alternatively, you can simply use a block of cream cheese without the additions. It’s just as good.

A basic praline sauce becomes somewhat savory with the addition of mustard and Worcestershire.

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I prefer the pecan topping of thisFrench Quarter Pecan Cheese Spread Recipe to be warm. However, it’s good at room temperature. It’s probably even good cold, but there is never any leftover to try it cold!

Serve this spread with your favorite cracker for an easy appetizer. I recommend a plain without added cheese or herb flavors.

INGREDIENTS YOU’LL NEED

  • Cream cheese
  • Sweet onion
  • Garlic
  • Butter
  • Brown sugar
  • Worcestershire
  • Spicy brown mustard
  • Pecans
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HOW TO MAKE FRENCH QUARTER PECAN CHEESE SPREAD

This is a very simple and unique appetizer recipe.

  1. First, toast the pecans either on the stovetop or in the oven until they are warm and fragrant.
  2. While those are toasting mix the cream cheese, onion, and garlic together. It’s much easier to mix when the cream cheese is at room temperature.
  3. Once mixed, spoon the cream cheese mixture onto a serving platter in a 6 to 7-inch diameter.
  4. Don’t forget your pecans that are toasting!😳
  5. In a medium-sized pan on the stove, add butter, brown sugar, Worcestershire, and mustard. Allow that to cook for 4 to 5 minutes on medium until the sugar has dissolved.
  6. Next, remove the sugar mixture from the heat and stir in the pecans.
  7. Just let that cool for a few minutes before you pour it over the cream cheese. If you don’t mind dirtying another pan you can transfer the mixture to a bowl to get it out of the hot pan it was cooked in.
  8. After it has cooled slightly, pour the pecan mixture over the cream cheese and serve with a sturdy cracker. (I like Wheat Thins with it.)

That’s it, folks. Easy and yum, yum, yummmy!

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French Quarter Pecan Cheese Spread Recipe

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

Author: Paula

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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes minutes

Servings: 10 servings

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  • 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

Notes

Recipe from Paula @CallMePMc.com All images and content are copyright protected.

Nutrition

Calories: 155kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 207mg | Potassium: 116mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 159IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 1mg

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Published: Feb 3, 2016

French Quarter Pecan Cheese Spread Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What to pair with cheese dip? ›

Eat the cheese, dipping accompaniments like cubed bread, cooked potatoes, sliced apples, pears, cornichons, pickled pearl onions, and salami into the pot.

What do you spread cheese on? ›

Let's get the apparent option out of the way: yes, the best way to use spreadable cheese is to, well, spread it on top of a toast, or a bagel, or some crackers and pair it with either some fruit for a sweet toast or your favorite cured meats for a savory one.

What chips taste good with cheese dip? ›

Some popular brands of chips that are often used for making nacho cheese dip include:
  • Tostitos: Tostitos is a brand of tortilla chips that is owned by Frito-Lay. ...
  • Doritos: Doritos is another brand of tortilla chips that is owned by Frito-Lay. ...
  • Ruffles: Ruffles is a brand of ridged potato chips that is owned by Frito-Lay.
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What chips go well with cheese dip? ›

Tostitos' bite-size tortilla rounds are the ideal shape and size for a medium-density dip. These baby tortilla chips are perfect for scooping up medium-thick dips. They're well-salted and allow for the perfect ratio of dip to chip without needing to bite a chip and get crumbs all over your lap.

What is it called when you spread cream cheese on a bagel? ›

In American Jewish cuisine, a bagel and cream cheese is sometimes called a "whole schmear" or "whole schmeer". A "slab" is a bagel with a slab of cream cheese on top. A "lox and a schmear" is to a bagel with cream cheese and lox or “Nova” smoked salmon.

What can I put cream cheese on other than a bagel? ›

It's more than a bagel topping, try cream cheese as aversatile ingredient in sauces, dips, baked pasta, the filling for Martha's favorite pierogi, and more.

Can I use cheese spread instead of cream cheese? ›

If you look at the ingredients list it will include some form of hard cheese, such as cheddar or comte, as well as milk. However we understand that cream cheese can sometimes be called cheese spread in India so if it is a white, mild and creamy tasting spread then it may be suitable.

What's the difference between cream cheese and cheese spread? ›

Cheese spread is a saltier, more spreadable version of cream cheese that is more readily available in the market. It is easy to confuse between the two. For baking purposes (making cheesecake), cheese spread should not be used as it contains a lot of salt and it is not meant for cooking, just directly consuming.

Is cheese spread better than mayonnaise? ›

Both mayonnaise and cheese are high in calories. Mayonnaise has 77% more calories than cheese - mayonnaise has 680 calories per 100 grams and cheese has 384 calories. For macronutrient ratios, cheese is much heavier in protein, much lighter in fat and similar to mayonnaise for carbs.

Do I need to refrigerate cheese spread? ›

It's best to store homemade cheese spread in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume it within a few days. If the cheese spread has been left at room temperature for more than two hours, it should be discarded to prevent the risk of foodborne illness.

What do you eat with cream cheese dip? ›

Try a twist on the classic appetizer with this dip. This cream cheese dip uses all the same flavors as a classic jalapeno popper and can be served up with tortilla chips, pita crisps or even crisp veggies.

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