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Topped with toasty pecans, this sweet-and-savory cheese ball makes a festive hostess gift for holiday parties. Says Heidi: “It’s always a hit; there’s never anything left over, and everyone asks for the recipe.” At home, make it ahead of time for convenience, then bring to room temp and serve. Heidi Blaine Hadburg - Safety Harbor, FL
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Nutritional Facts 1/4 cup (calculated without crackers) equals 280 calories, 26 g fat (11 g saturated fat), 46 mg cholesterol, 138 mg sodium, 10 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.
Originally published as French Quarter Cheese Spread in Simple & Delicious November/December 2009, p33
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Reviewed on Oct. 04, 2012 by VickiStein
I made this three years ago, and I'm still getting requests for the recipe! I made it exactly as is.
Reviewed on Jun. 04, 2012 by letourneur
Positively addictive - I made this three times in one week! I used neufchatel (1/3 fat cream cheese) with good results. Next time I will try fat-free. I also used minced dried onion rather than grated fresh onion - it tasted best when the onions were reconstituted in a bit of warm water for about 10 minutes and then drained before adding to cream cheese. I also used brown mustard rather than yellow.So delicious! This will become a stand-by for get-togethers, I'm sure.
Positively addictive - I made this three times in one week! I used neufchatel (1/3 fat cream cheese) with good results. Next time I will try fat-free. I also used minced dried onion rather than grated fresh onion - it tasted best when the onions were reconstituted in a bit of warm water for about 10 minutes and then drained before adding to cream cheese. I also used brown mustard rather than yellow.
So delicious! This will become a stand-by for get-togethers, I'm sure.
Reviewed on Mar. 03, 2012 by heswiggum
I have made this recipe for numerous gathering & it is always the first app to go! For a progressive dinner I made the cream cheese portion the night before, molding it onto my serving platter. I melted the brown sugar & butter mixture in a pan that night as well and put it in the fridge. About an hour before serving I took out the cream cheese to let it come to room temp. I heated up the brown sugar mixture for a couple minutes on the stove, added the pecans and poured it over! Done! You won't be disappointed!!
Reviewed on Sep. 23, 2011 by nancy headlee
I have had nothing but requests for this recipe. Thank you for sharing. It was enjoyed by all.
Reviewed on Aug. 14, 2011 by sav0808
This is one of the best and easiest recipies I've tried. Everyone who's tried it has raved about it's taste and asks for the recipe. I enjoy bringing it to social gatherings.
Reviewed on Jul. 07, 2011 by cbellas
My family loved this spread. It has been served at every gathering we've had since the first time we tried it. So good!
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