Pecan-Cheese Spread

Contributed by Jenn b Aka Mom2sam And Tiny at World Recipes Y-Group


 * Serves 6.
 * Serve with crackers.

Ingredients

 * 4 bacon slices
 * ¾ cup pecan pieces
 * 2 cups firmly packed grated Cheddar
 * 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
 * 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
 * ⅛ teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco)
 * ⅛ teaspoon worcestershire sauce
 * 3 green onions, sliced
 * crackers

Directions

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