Best 15 Pecan Spread Recipes

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Indulge your taste buds with the delightful pecan spread, a versatile culinary creation that adds a touch of nutty richness to various dishes. This creamy spread, crafted from a symphony of roasted pecans, is a treasure trove of culinary possibilities. Whether you seek a smooth, spreadable delight for your morning toast or a flavorful ingredient to elevate your baked goods, the pecan spread has you covered. Its versatility extends to savory dishes, where it can lend a unique depth of flavor to grilled meats, roasted vegetables, and even pasta. Prepare to be captivated by the irresistible charm of pecan spread as you embark on a culinary journey through these delectable recipes.

Here are our top 15 tried and tested recipes!

OLIVE PECAN SPREAD



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This delicious spread is a hit with everyone. Even people, like me, who don't care for green olives absolutely love it. This is my most requested recipe. Try it! You won't be disappointed.

Provided by Laura Hager Hansgen

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Vegetable     Olives

Time 1h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 4

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
½ cup mayonnaise
1 (5 ounce) jar sliced green olives, drained
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Mix together the cream cheese, mayonnaise, olives and pecans in a bowl. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208.1 calories, Carbohydrate 2.2 g, Cholesterol 24.3 mg, Fat 21.9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 388 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

PINEAPPLE-PECAN CHEESE SPREAD



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Cynde Sonnier's smooth and creamy cheese spread is chock-full of red pepper, green chilies and crunchy pecans. It's always a hit in Mont Belvieu, Texas...and a sure-fire way to get the kids to eat more veggies.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield 3-3/4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted, divided
3/4 cup crushed pineapple, drained
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained
2 tablespoons chopped roasted sweet red pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Assorted fresh vegetables

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add the cheddar cheese, 3/4 cup pecans, pineapple, chilies, red pepper and garlic powder; beat until combined. Transfer to a serving dish. Cover and refrigerate until serving., Sprinkle with remaining pecans just before serving. Serve with vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 94mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

JALAPENO-PECAN CHEESE SPREAD



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I like to shape this pepper jelly spread like a Christmas tree around the holidays, but this is a recipe I make year-round. -Charolette Westfall, Houston, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
1 cup finely chopped pecans
4 green onions, finely chopped
1/4 cup jalapeno pepper jelly
Assorted crackers

Steps:

  • In a bowl, beat cream cheese, cheddar cheese, pecans and green onions until blended. On a serving plate, form mixture into desired shape. Refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours., In a microwave, warm jelly until melted; spread over cheese spread. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 99mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

PECAN CRANBERRY SPREAD



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I find any excuse possible to serve this. Great around the holidays but worthy of being made all year round. It is the dish I am most often asked to bring to a gathering requiring finger foods or appetizers. Really good on Townhouse Wheat Crackers. If I don't have any orange juice concentrate, I use just enough fresh squeezed juice to make it the right consistency and the zest from the orange for more flavor. *PLEASE NOTE!!* You REALLY need to make this ahead of time! The flavors must blend for it to taste good!

Provided by Marg CaymanDesigns

Categories     Spreads

Time 5m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup orange juice concentrate

Steps:

  • Using an electric mixer, beat at medium speed and cream the cream cheese until soft and fluffy.
  • Add remaining ingredients and stir to combine.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until flavors blend, at the very least 60 minutes.
  • Serve cold with crackers.

HOT PECAN BEEF SPREAD



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A friend shared this appetizer with me, and I've made it often over the years. Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator and can be reheated or served cold.-Harriet Kroeger, Blaine, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 35m

Yield 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons butter
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 teaspoons whole milk
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 package (3 ounces) dried beef, finely chopped
1 small onion, grated
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
Assorted crackers or pita chips

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, saute pecans in butter until toasted; set aside. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and milk until smooth. Add the sour cream, garlic powder and pepper; mix well. Stir in the beef, onion and green pepper. , Spoon into a greased shallow 3-cup baking dish. Sprinkle with toasted pecans. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until heated through. Serve with crackers or pita chips.

Nutrition Facts :

PECAN BLUE-CHEESE SPREAD



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I bought my Cuisinart back in 1983. This is the very first recipe I made in it, and have made it many times since.

Provided by Lennie

Categories     Spreads

Time 5m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 3

1/4 cup toasted pecans
1/2 lb cream cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons blue cheese

Steps:

  • Place nuts in food processor and process until finely chopped; it takes about 10 seconds.
  • Add both cheeses.
  • Process until very smooth; again, it should only take about 10 seconds.
  • Pack into a bowl and refrigerate until serving; this is best if allowed to chill for a few hours.
  • A dribble of brandy or port added when you add the cheeses doesn't hurt.

PECAN SPREAD



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I do not remember where I got the recipe for the Snowcap Spread. Since this is Pecan Month, here is a spread for crackers from the Colorado Cachet cookbook. Though the recipe indicates putting the pecan pieces on top, I just mix them into the spread. I have also altered this to include 1/3 cup diced green olives 8 ounces deviled ham, and 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper. (This is really mixing another recipe (Snowcap Spread with the Pecan Spread)

Provided by Toni in Colorado

Categories     Fruit

Time 15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces cream cheese
2 tablespoons milk
1/4 cup diced green bell pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons diced onions
1/2 cup sour cream (more or less for consistency)
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/2 cup pecan pieces
1/2 teaspoon salt (less if desired)

Steps:

  • Mix cream cheese, milk, green bell pepper, garlic salt, pepper, onion and sour cream.
  • Place in a bowl or on a plate you're going to serve.
  • Melt butter in a separate pan and add nuts and salt.
  • Stir well and drain on a paper towel.
  • Spoon nuts over cheese mixture.
  • Serve with crackers.
  • For the Snowcap Spread and Pecan Spread mixed, mix in the green olives, red bell pepper and deviled ham.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129.3, Fat 12.9, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 27.9, Sodium 166.1, Carbohydrate 2, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 0.4, Protein 2.3

HOLIDAY HARVEST CRANBERRY ORANGE PECAN SPREAD



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This rich and creamy spread screams the holidays. The sweet citrus combination of the orange and tart cranberries is always yummy. Mixed with cream cheese and crunchy pecans, this a winner. This would be great to set out during busy holiday mornings for everyone to smear on some toast or bagels. It's a simple spread and will...

Provided by Family Favorites

Categories     Other Breakfast

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
2/3 c dried cranberries
1/3 c orange marmalade
1/2 c chopped pecans, toasted if you like
1-2 Tbsp freshly grated orange peel, optional

Steps:

  • 1. Simply mix together and chill for several hours for flavors to blend. What could be easier? =)

PECAN-CHEESE SPREAD



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Provided by Julie Wilson

Categories     Condiment/Spread     Food Processor     Cheese     Freeze/Chill     Bacon     Pecan     Party     Bon Appétit     Dallas     Texas

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 bacon slices
3/4 cup pecan pieces
2 cups firmly packed grated cheddar
4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco)
1/8 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
3 green onions, sliced
Crackers

Steps:

  • Fry bacon in heavy large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Transfer to paper towel to cool. Add pecans to drippings and cook until golden brown, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Transfer to paper towel to cool. Season with salt.
  • Blend cheddar, cream cheese, mayonnaise, hot pepper sauce and Worcestershire sauce in processor until smooth. Transfer to bowl and stir in green onions. Crumble bacon and add to mixture. Line cookie sheet with plastic, forming 8-inch strip. Freeze 20 minutes to firm slightly. Using plastic as aid, form log shape. Remove plastic; roll log in pecans to coat. Wrap and refrigerate until firm. (Can be prepared 1 week ahead.) Serve with crackers.

OLIVE PECAN SPREAD OR DIP



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Categories     Cheese     No-Cook

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 ounces cream cheese -- softened
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup pecans -- chopped
1 cup green olives -- chopped
2 tablespoons olive juice

Steps:

  • Mash cream cheese with fork. Blend in mayonnaise. Stir in pecans and chopped olives. Add olive juice and dash of pepper--but no salt. Mixture will be slightly mushy. Cover and refrigerate several hours until firm. Serve with very thin toast, crackers, top with shredded lettuce or make finger sandwiches.

GALA PECAN SPREAD



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Make and share this Gala Pecan Spread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kimke

Categories     Spreads

Time 40m

Yield 1 batch

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese (can use lite)
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1 (2 1/2 ounce) jar dried beef
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/4 cup green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped onions or 2 tablespoons onion flakes
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Soften cream cheese.
  • Combine cream cheese and milk; mix well.
  • Stir in cut up dried beef.
  • Add green pepper, onions, and seasoningsl Mix well.
  • Fold in sour cream.
  • Spoon into baking dish.
  • Heat pecans in butter, pat dry and sprinkle over mixture in baking dish.
  • Bake at 350 for 20-30 minutes.
  • Serve warm with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1763, Fat 168, SaturatedFat 84.2, Cholesterol 421.4, Sodium 2890.3, Carbohydrate 26, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 6.3, Protein 49.6

GALA PECAN SPREAD 2, MOM'S



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Mom's original version is also listed in JAP. This is a very good recipe to make!

Provided by Megan Stewart

Categories     Other Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 oz cream cheese
2 Tbsp milk
2 1/2 oz dried beef, shredded
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 c green pepper, finely chopped
1/2 tsp salt
4 green onions and tops, chopped fine
1/2 tsp garlic salt
1/2 c sour cream
1/2 c chopped pecans
2 Tbsp butter

Steps:

  • 1. Combine cheese and milk, mix well. Stir in beef, pepper, onion, and seasonings. Mix well and fold in sour cream. Spread in 8" pie plate. Heat pecans in butter, 2 T or so, and 1/2 t salt. Sprinkle over cheese. Bake at 350 degrees 20 min. Serve with crackers, sliced white bread, trimmed of crust and quartered, toasted crisp would also be good with this.

OLIVE-PECAN SPREAD



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I used to purchase this spread/dip from a local gourmet market. One day they didn't have any made up so they shared their simple recipe with me so I could make my own. Been making it ever since!

Provided by kim *

Categories     Spreads

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 4

sm jar(s) green olives with pimentos
8 oz pkg (reg or whipped) cream cheese
toasted pecans (untoasted is fine also)
(use equal amounts of olives & nuts, about a half cup each ... just eyeball it.)

Steps:

  • 1. Roughly chop olives & mix well into cream cheese along with a good handful of nuts. Serve w/assorted crackers.
  • 2. Optional= Roll cream cheese mixture into a ball & roll into toasted pecans to coat. Serve on plate with grapes and assorted crackers.

CHERRY PECAN SPREAD



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Yield 2 1/3 cups spread

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 c cream-style cottage cheese
2 T dairy sour cream
1 T packed brown sugar
1/2 c chopped pecans, toasted
1/2 c dried tart cherries, halved
1 t finely shredded lemon peel

Steps:

  • 1. Place cottage cheese in a blender jar or food processor container. Cover and blend or process until smooth, stopping blender and scraping down sides as needed (food processor results will be slightly less smooth than blender). Transfer blended or processed cottage cheese to a serving bowl. Stir in sour cream, brown sugar, pecans, cherries, and lemon peel until combined. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate up to 8 hours before serving. Spread on muffins, toasted English muffins, toast, or bagels. *To toast nuts, preheat oven to 350. Spread nuts in single layer on baking sheet. Bake for 5-7 minutes or until lightly toasted.

PECAN CRANBERRY SPREAD



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Number Of Ingredients 5

4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup chopped pecan
1/4 cup dried cranberries
2 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
1 package Keebler® Town House® Original cracker

Steps:

  • In small bowl stir together cream cheese, pecans, cranberries and orange juice concentrate. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes to blend flavors. Garnish as desired. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality pecans. This will ensure that your pecan spread has the best possible flavor.
  • Toast the pecans before using them. This will enhance their flavor and make them more fragrant.
  • Use a food processor to grind the pecans. This will give you a smooth and creamy spread.
  • Add other ingredients to taste. You can add honey, maple syrup, or vanilla extract to sweeten the spread, or you can add spices like cinnamon or nutmeg for a more savory flavor.
  • Store the pecan spread in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will keep for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Pecan spread is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used in a variety of ways. It can be spread on toast or crackers, used as a dip for fruits or vegetables, or added to oatmeal or yogurt. It's also a great addition to baked goods like muffins, cookies, and pies. With its rich, nutty flavor, pecan spread is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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