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Sweet and Spicy Blue Cheese Delight

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Ingredients

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1 1/2 cups pecans (measured, then toasted and chopped fine)
16 ounces low-fat cream cheese, softened (lower fat neufchatel suggested)
4 ounces blue cheese (crumbled)
4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese (grated ~ equals 1 cup)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large lemon, zest of (save lemon pulp or juice for another purpose)
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated black pepper
8 ounces chopped dates
1 1/2 cups pecans (if making into balls ~ toasted and chopped fine) (optional)

Nutritional information

63
Calories
43 g
Calories From Fat
4.9 g
Total Fat
1.9 g
Saturated Fat
9 mg
Cholesterol
73.2 mg
Sodium
3.6 g
Carbs
0.6 g
Dietary Fiber
2.8 g
Sugars
1.9 g
Protein
20g
Serving Size

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Sweet and Spicy Blue Cheese Delight

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    This is really good! I only had 3 oz blue cheese so made a 3/4 recipe. Only used 3/4 cup pecans and had to use lime zest instead of lemon (I had it on hand). Otherwise followed the recipe, choosing not to roll into a ball(s). Thanks for sharing! [Made for Spring 2013 Pick A Chef]

    • 145 min
    • Serves 60
    • Easy

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    Zesty/Peppery/Sweet-Blue Cheese and Date Spread — or Balls!, Modified from an Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC com) online What’s For Dinner recipe, made famous by Ann Sprague of Smyrna, who got the recipe from neighbor Velinda Warda —- NOTE: Serve this zesty spread chilled or at room temperature, or make into balls Great with apple slices, celery sticks, tortilla chips, and/or crackers I really like this spread with tortilla chips — you get zesty, peppery-sweet, and salty!, This is really good! I only had 3 oz blue cheese so made a 3/4 recipe Only used 3/4 cup pecans and had to use lime zest instead of lemon (I had it on hand) Otherwise followed the recipe, choosing not to roll into a ball(s) Thanks for sharing! [Made for Spring 2013 Pick A Chef]


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    Steps

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    Measure 1 1/2 Cups Pecans (or Double That Amount If Making Cheese Balls) Into an Large Iron Skillet, Toasting Over Medium Heat, Stirring Constantly ~ Remove from Heat and Finely Chop! (or, Preheat Oven to 350 Degrees ~ Spread Pecans on a Baking Sheet and Toast 5 Minutes.).

    2
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    Set Nuts Aside; They Will Be Added Last!

    3
    Done

    in a Mixing Bowl, Combine (by Hand or Using an Electric Mixer), Cream Cheese, Blue Cheese Cheddar Cheese, Salt, Lemon Zest, and Freshly Grated Black Pepper Until Fluffy!

    4
    Done

    Stir in Dates and 1 1/2 Cups Toasted Pecans.

    5
    Done

    For Easier Handling, Chill For an Hour to Firm Up, If Making Into Cheese Balls. Coat With Additional Toasted, Chopped Pecans.

    6
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    Serve This Zesty Spread (or Balls) Chilled, or at Room Temperature, With Apple Slices, Celery Sticks. Tortilla Chips, and/or Crackers.

    7
    Done

    Note: Cooking Time Is the Chill Time, Although I Thought the Flavor Greatly Improved After Chilling Overnight! the Recipe Can Easily Be Doubled to Serve a Larger Number of People!

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