Pecan Cream Cheese Spread
Soft cream cheese is topped with warm brown-sugar pecan sauce seasoned with garlic, onion, Worcestershire, and Dijon for cracker dipping.
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Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 cup pecans, finely chopped, toasted
- Wheat thins, Triscuits, or crackers, for serving
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine butter, onion powder, garlic powder, and brown sugar. Heat until butter is melted and mixture is smooth.
- Add Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, and chopped pecans. Cook 2–3 minutes, then remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Place cream cheese on serving plate. Create an indentation in the top and pour warm pecan mixture over it.
- Serve with crackers.
Notes
For extra depth, toast the pecans before adding them. This spread pairs beautifully with hearty crackers like Triscuits or a sturdy wheat crisp.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingsCalories: 263kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 3.9gFat: 24.9gSaturated Fat: 8.5gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 38mgSodium: 138mgFiber: 1.3gSugar: 6.9g