Toasted Pecan and Aged Cheddar Spread
Ingredients
- ½ cup raw pecan halves
- 2 scallions, trimmed
- 5½ ounces sharp, aged cheddar cheese
- ½ cup cream cheese
- ¼ tsp dried thyme
- 1½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp liquid aminos or soy sauce
Instructions
- In a dry skillet, toast the pecans over medium heat for 3-4 minutes. Stir constantly to prevent the pecans from burning.
- Add the pecans to a large food processor along with the scallions and cheddar cheese. Chop until fine, the size of short-grained rice or couscous.
- Next, add the cream cheese and spices to the food processor and pulse to mix.
- Serve this spread with slices of artisan bread and glasses of red wine. Enjoy!
- This recipe makes 1½ cups of spread. Store leftovers in the refrigerator. This spread will easily keep for up to three days.