Warm Cheese-and-Spicy Pecan Dip

Ingredients

• 2 (8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 4 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1 cup), divided
• 2 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded (about 1⁄2 cup), divided
• 4 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup Spicy Pecans
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
• Toasted baguette slices, for serving

Description

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Pulse cream cheese and mayonnaise in a food processor until smooth.

2. Toss 3⁄4 cup of the Cheddar and 1⁄4 cup of the Monterey Jack with cornstarch in a medium bowl until coated. Stir in cream cheese mixture, salt, and pepper. Spoon into a 1-quart baking dish, and top with remaining 1⁄4 cup each Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses.

3. Bake in preheated oven until golden and bubbling around the edges, about 15 minutes. Remove from oven; sprinkle with Spicy Pecans. Cool 5 minutes; sprinkle with chives. Serve with toasted baguette slices.