French Quarter Cheese Spread

Name: French Quarter Cheese Spread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1 tablespoon grated onion; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard; 1 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted; Assorted crackers

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

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon grated onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard
1 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted
Assorted crackers

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, onion and garlic. Transfer to a serving plate; shape into a 6-in. disk. Set aside.
In a small saucepan, combine the butter, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce and mustard. Cook and stir over medium heat for 4-5 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat; stir in pecans.
Cool slightly. Spoon over cheese mixture. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts

1/4 cup: 280 calories, 26g fat (11g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 138mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.

Originally published as Aunt Heidi's French Quarter Cheese Spread in Simple & Delicious November/December 2009

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veggiemama

Jan 17, 2018

I wasn't too sure about this when I was preparing it, but ended up loving it!
Appy_Girl

Apr 11, 2016

Sweet, Tangy and Nutty. Makes this one a winner. I do not care for Dark Brown sugarso I used light * Wonderful results. I'll will be serving this one again. I know our family and friends will really enjoy this simple little recipe.JanieTaste of Home volunteer Field Editorl
hunter6295

Apr 2, 2016

Love the combo of sweet and tangy. Disappeared quickly at a family gathering
eversbeaver

Jul 27, 2015

Simply....yummy!!!
Karen8kids

Jun 9, 2015

This is a family favorite for all our family gatherings!! It's a must!
bmarana

Feb 11, 2015

Probably one of my favorite new appetizer recipes. I took to a family reunion and everyone loved. We do appes for Christmas Eve and now will be there every year, absolutely yummy! Good with ritz, wheat thins.
pabd

Dec 15, 2013

the best! make it every year at the holidays.
VickiStein

Oct 4, 2012

I made this three years ago, and I'm still getting requests for the recipe! I made it exactly as is.
letourneur

Jun 4, 2012

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.
heswiggum

Mar 3, 2012

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!!