Gouda Pecans
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4.7
Gouda Pecans
Description
This recipe involves mixing finely grated, room-temperature Gouda cheese with sour cream and kosher salt until smooth. The chilled mixture is then spread onto the flat side of a pecan and topped with another nut, with the textured sides facing outward. This creates bite-sized, savory pecan snacks that highlight creamy cheese flavor and nutty crunch.
Optionally, the assembled pecans can be dusted with smoked paprika for a subtle smoky undertone that complements the cheese and pecans. Chilling the spread thickens it, making it easier to handle and enhancing the melding of flavors. These pecans make for a straightforward yet distinct snack or party finger food.
Using full-fat sour cream is recommended to ensure creaminess and proper texture of the cheese spread.
Ingredients
- 30 pecans raw, whole
- 1/4 cup gouda cheese , finely grated and room temperature
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Either by hand or in a stand mixer, mix the gouda cheese, sour cream and Kosher salt together well. Chill for 15-30 minutes or until a spreadable consistency.
- Spread onto the flat side of a pecan and top with another pecan, bumpy sides facing out. You'll use a scant teaspoon on each pecan.
- Chill until ready to serve. I dusted mine with smoked paprika, which is optional. If adding one of the sauce variations, drizzle right before serving.
- If you tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or ratings!
Notes
- Use full-fat sour cream, not light or fat-free, to achieve the best creamy texture in the cheese spread.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 46 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 46kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 90mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 20mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 40IU | 1% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.7
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