Pecan-Crusted Beef & Cheese Spread

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Pecan-Crusted Beef & Cheese Spread
Only 4 ingredients needed to create this tempting appetizer. (An updated version of our popular "Where's the Beef" Cheese Ball.)

Prep: 15 minutes
Refrigerate: 4 hours to overnight
Cook: No cook!
Servings: Yields approx. 2-1/2 pounds

12 ounces sliced deli-style roast beef

24 ounces light cream cheese, softened

3 bunches green onions, chopped

6 ounces chopped pecans

	Dice beef into very small pieces (1/4-inch or less).
	In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, chopped onions, and diced beef thoroughly.
	Shape mixture into a ball, log, or mold.
	Cover with chopped pecans and wrap in plastic wrap.
	Chill for several hours or overnight to allow flavors to blend.
	Serve with assorted crackers or chips.