Chile-Cheese Spread

• 2 (8-ounce) packages light cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese
• 3 green onions, finely chopped
• 3 canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 1 teaspoon adobo sauce from can
• 1/2 teaspoon Creole seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/8 teaspoon hot sauce
• 1/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted
• Garnishes: green onion curls, pecan halves
• Assorted crackers

Preparation

Combine cream cheese and next 9 ingredients in a food processor, and pulse 3 times, stopping to scrape down sides. Stir in toasted pecans, and chill 2 hours. Garnish, if desired. Serve with assorted crackers and vegetables.