Trader Joe’s Copycat Blue Cheese Roasted Pecan Dip Recipe is a great addition to an appetizer buffet, picnic, or even a cocktail party.
My good friend Cynthia from What A Girl Eats is finally guest posting for me today, and sharing this wonderful Blue Cheese Roasted Pecan Dip.
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We’ve talked about doing a post on each others’ sites for a couple of years, but have never actually acted on it until now. (Here’s my guest post on Cynthia’s site for Ipswich Almond Pudding.) We get along so well because we have a lot in common. In addition to our similar viewpoints on food and cooking, we love to travel.
Read about our latest trip to Italy!
Cynthia used to live in London, and knows a lot about British food and culture, so much so, that I sometimes forget that she’s actually from the US! Where we differ is that I’ve never gone to cooking school, but Cynthia is classically trained in French cooking.
Love cheese dips? Try this goat cheese fondue which is made with just 2 ingredients!
Without further ado, I’ll pass you over to Cynthia and her recipe for this lovely dip.
From Cynthia at What a Girl Eats~
Christina and I are real life friends and live just 15 miles away from each other in sunny Southern California. We both share a similar philosophy about food. It doesn’t have to be complicated and fussy to taste good. We also believe in using real food, without processed ingredients.
Christina and I also share a love of Trader Joe’s, which is pretty much the Holy Grail of stores in California. Originally started here in my hometown of Pasadena in the 60’s, Trader Joe’s has now expanded across the country, and is now in many major cities throughout the US. I love picking up something delicious there, mostly because I know it won’t be laden with processed ingredients and chemicals.
Blue Cheese Roasted Pecan Dip
recipe inspired by Trader Joe’s dip, by Cynthia McCloud Woodman makes 8 servings
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Ingredients
- cream cheese
- pecans
- your favorite blue cheese
- sour cream
Directions
- In a sauce pan over medium heat, toast pecans until lightly golden.
- In a food processor, blend cream cheese and blue cheese until smooth.
- Add sour cream, 1 tablespoonful at a time, until blended.
- Mix in toasted pecans. Pack in ramekins and chill one hour.
- Serve with crackers, bread or fresh vegetables.
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Blue Cheese and Roasted Pecan Dip
Trader Joe's copycat dip recipe with blue cheese and pecans.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (4 oz) cream cheese
- 1/3 cup (1.5 oz) pecans
- 1/2 cup (3 oz) your favorite blue cheese
- 3 Tablespoons sour cream (use less if you want less of a "dip" and more of a spread)
Instructions
- In a sauce pan over medium heat, toast pecans until lightly golden.
- In a food processor, blend cream cheese and blue cheese until smooth.
- Add sour cream, 1 Tablespoon at a time until blended.
- Mix in toasted pecans. Pack in ramekins and chill one hour.
- Serve with crackers, bread or fresh vegetables.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1 ozAmount Per Serving: Calories: 134Total Fat: 13gCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 4g
I can’t wait to make this. I really like the Trader Joe dip, and we all know homemade is better. Thanks for sharing.
Yay! Thank you, Cathy!
Thanks, Cynthia and Christina!
I, too, am a huge fan of Trader Joe, and always visit the original store in Pasadena when I can. (Although the parking is horrible!) This blue cheese dip sounds perfect for the holidays… which I have craftily missed by traveling. I need to do some “make up” eating! Maybe I will start with this dip. Nice to meet you outside of Instagram, Cynthia! Happy new year to you both, and to your families!
Thank you, David! Glad you like the copycat recipe. Happy new year to you, too!
This dip sounds delicious, it looks rich and creamy perfect served with crackers and chips.
It does, Nayna! Thanks!
What a great dip! The combination of the blue cheese and pecans sounds perfect, especially with those beautiful figs. :) I think it would great on a panini too.
Agreed on all points, Annemarie!
This sounds so Yummy! I could eat this anytime. Pinning this so I can try in the very near future :)
Awesome, Stephanie!
I’m so sad that I don’t have a Trader Joe’s in my town because it is the holy grail of stores in California. I’ve never had this particular dip but I could get lost in their cheese selections. I love blue cheese so much so it’s awesome that you shared this copy cat recipe! I can have it whenever I want now!
Oh my, I don’t know what I’d do without my Trader Joe’s near by! However, you’re right, with a few copycat recipes, you can make your own versions (btw, I have their Diner Mac and Cheese and a buttermilk pancake recipe that I think is better than their box mix on my site! ;) Enjoy!
Perfect with a glass of Champagne to ring in the New Year.
Absolutely, Karen! Happy new year to you!
So glad we finally got to do this! I’ll be making this for New Year’s Eve tomorrow!
Thanks for the guest post!! Happy New Year!