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Chile-Cheese Spread




Source of Recipe


Southern Living, 09/02






Recipe Introduction


Make this zesty starter up to three days ahead. Serve leftovers on sandwiches.





List of Ingredients



• 2 (8-ounce) packages light cream cheese, softened
  
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese
  
• 3 green onions, finely chopped
  
• 3 canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  
• 1 teaspoon adobo sauce from can
  
• 1/2 teaspoon Creole seasoning
  
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  
• 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  
• 1/8 teaspoon hot sauce
  
• 1/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted
  
• Garnishes: green onion curls, pecan halves
  
• Assorted crackers
  






Instructions



1. Combine cream cheese and next 9 ingredients in a food processor, and pulse 3 times, stopping to scrape down sides.
   
2. Stir in toasted pecans, and chill 2 hours.
   
3. Garnish, if desired. Serve with assorted crackers and vegetables.
   






Final Comments


Makes 3 cups