Shelly's Recipe

BLUE CHEESE AND TOASTED PECAN DIP

Category: Dips - Hot

1 lb good quality blue cheese, crumbled
4 tbsp butter, softened
1/4 cup whipping cream
1 clove garlic
1 cup pecans, toasted and finely chopped
1/4 cup green onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley

In a food processor, place first 4 ingredients and process until nearly smooth. Transfer mixture to a bowl and fold in remaining ingredients. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight. Stir in the refrigerator up to 5 days. Serves with toasted baguette slices, unsalted crackers or apple slices.

For easier spreading, removed mixture from refrigerator at least 1 hour before serving to soften and to serve at room temperature.

Make 2 1/2 cups spread