PECAN-CHEESE CRACKERS WITH PIMIENTO CHEESE
MAKES 96
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This big ole batch of buttery Cheddar crackers with Pimiento Cheese to serve with them will make plenty to package up as party favors.
1½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup finely chopped pecans
3 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
¾ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
2 teaspoons Creole seasoning
½ teaspoon paprika
¼ cup whole milk
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
96 pecan halves
1. In the work bowl of a food processor, pulse flour and pecans until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Add cheese, cold butter, Creole seasoning, and paprika; pulse until combined.
2. In a small bowl, stir together milk and Worcestershire. With food processor running, add milk mixture to flour mixture until a dough forms.
On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into
