BLUE CHEESE AND PECAN CRACKERS

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BLUE CHEESE AND PECAN CRACKERS

• 1 c crumbled blue cheese (about 4 1/2 ounces), chilled
  
• 1/2 c (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
  
• 1/4 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
  
• 1 c all purpose flour
  
• 1/2 c pecans, lightly toasted, coarsely chopped
  

Pecan halves

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Preheat oven to 350°F. Using electric mixer, beat cheese, butter and pepper in medium bowl until just blended (some cheese should still be in separate pieces). Using rubber spatula, mix in flour, then

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Makes about 32 crackers

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Preheat oven to 350°F. Using electric mixer, beat cheese, butter and pepper in medium bowl until just blended (some cheese should still be in separate pieces). Using rubber spatula, mix in flour, then chopped pecans. Form dough into 1-inch balls. Arrange rounds on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten to 2 1/2-inch rounds. Press pecan half onto each. Bake until golden on bottom and at edges, about 35 minutes. Transfer to racks and cool.

Makes about 32 crackers

Keywords: Hors d'oeuvre

( RG1018 )