Quarter Cheese Spread (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 package (8 ounces) of cream cheese, left at room temperature to soften.
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1 clove garlic, minced very finely.
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2 tablespoons of grated onion.
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1/4 cup of cubed unsalted butter.
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1/4 cup of tightly packed brown sugar.
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1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce.
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1/2 teaspoon of bold brown mustard.
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3/4 cup of pecans, toasted and chopped into small pieces.
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A variety of hearty crackers for serving.
# Instructions:
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Mix the cream cheese, garlic, and onion in a small bowl until smooth and blended. Place it on a serving dish, shaping it into a 6-inch circle. Wrap it with plastic and refrigerate for an hour. Let it warm up a little before adding the pecan topping.
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In a small pot, stir together the butter, mustard, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce over medium heat. Keep stirring for about 2-3 minutes until the sugar is melted. Take it off the heat, then mix in the pecans.
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Let the pecan mixture sit for a few minutes to cool slightly. Pour it over the cream cheese disk, letting it spill down the edges.
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Bring out the crackers and serve right away.
# Notes:
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You can prepare the cheese mixture in advance.
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Pour the warm pecan topping just before eating.