Blue Cheese and Roasted Pecan Dip
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4.7
Blue Cheese and Roasted Pecan Dip
Description
The dip begins by toasting pecans until golden and fragrant, which enhances their nuttiness and texture. Cream cheese and blue cheese are processed until smooth, creating a rich, creamy base. Sour cream is slowly added to achieve a spreadable consistency without overpowering the cheese flavors. Lastly, the toasted pecans are mixed in, giving the dip a crunchy contrast to the creamy texture.
This combination results in a dip with the distinctive tang of blue cheese balanced by the mellow cream cheese and a subtle sweetness from the pecans. It can be chilled before serving to allow flavors to meld. The dip pairs well with crackers, sliced bread, or vegetable sticks, serving as an appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
- ½ cup cream cheese
- ⅓ cup pecans
- ½ cup blue cheese
- 3 Tablespoons sour cream use less if you want less of a "dip" and more of a spread
Instructions
- In a sauce pan over medium heat, toast pecans until lightly golden.
- In a food processor, blend cream cheese and blue cheese until smooth.
- Add sour cream, 1 Tablespoon at a time until blended.
- Mix in toasted pecans. Pack in ramekins and chill one hour.
- Serve with crackers, bread or fresh vegetables.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 117 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1oz | |
| Calories | 117kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 143mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 63mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 285IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 66mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
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