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Blue Cheese Pecans
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Course
Appetizer
Servings
3
cups
Ingredients
2
tablespoons
unsalted butter
1/2
cup
~2.5 ounces crumbled medium blue cheese (see Notes)
3
cups
~12 ounces raw pecan halves
dash of cayenne pepper
optional
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper, or spray with nonstick spray.
In a medium saucepan, melt butter and blue cheese; stir until blended
Stir in pecans until coated. Optional: add a dash of cayenne pepper.
Spread pecans onto the prepared cookie sheet and roast for about 10 to 15 minutes, or until toasted and fragrant. Start checking at 10 minutes.
Let cool. Store in a covered container or bag in the refrigerator for a few weeks or a few months in the freezer.
Notes
* Recipe can be doubled – use two separate baking sheets.
* If you like a strong blue cheese flavor, use a more intense blue cheese.