Name: Classic Southern Appetizer Board
Total time: 135 min
Ingredients: 1 large egg white; 1 tablespoon water; 6 tablespoons superfine sugar; 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt; 0.25 teaspoon ground allspice; 0.25 teaspoon ground clove; 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg; pinch of ground cinnamon; pinch of cayenne pepper; 4 cups pecan halves (about 1 pound); 6 large eggs; 3 tablespoons mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons finely chopped celery; 0.5 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 pinch of Kosher salt; Hot sauce & ground pepper for serving; 8 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, crumbled; 0.5 cup mayonnaise; 2 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened; 3 tablespoons drained jarred chopped pimientos; 0.125 teaspoon Aleppo pepper; 0.125 teaspoon ground pepper; 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish; 2 tablespoons finely chopped chives; 1 teaspoon yellow mustard; 0.5 cup cornichons; 0.25 cup grainy mustard; 1.5 cups Pimiento Cheese; 1 (8 ounce) log chèvre; 2 tablespoons pepper jelly

Active Time:

1 hr 10 mins

Total Time:

2 hrs 15 mins

Servings:

12

Yield:

12 servings

Nutrition Profile:

High-Protein Low-Calorie Soy-Free

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Ingredients

Spiced Pecans

1 large egg white
1 tablespoon water
6 tablespoons superfine sugar
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
¼ teaspoon ground clove
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
pinch of ground cinnamon
pinch of cayenne pepper
4 cups pecan halves (about 1 pound)

Lady & Larder's Deviled Eggs

6 large eggs
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons finely chopped celery
½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 pinch of Kosher salt
Hot sauce & ground pepper for serving

Pimiento Cheese Dip

8 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, crumbled
½ cup mayonnaise
2 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons drained jarred chopped pimientos
⅛ teaspoon Aleppo pepper
⅛ teaspoon ground pepper
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
2 tablespoons finely chopped chives
1 teaspoon yellow mustard

Appetizer Board

½ cup cornichons
¼ cup grainy mustard
1 ½ cups Pimiento Cheese
1 (8 ounce) log chèvre
2 tablespoons pepper jelly
3 cups Spiced Pecans
1 recipe Lady & Larder's Deviled Eggs
8 ounces thinly sliced smoked ham
1 medium peach (or other summer stone fruit), sliced
1 cup cherries
24 buttery crackers or pretzels

Directions

To Prepare Spiced Pecans: Preheat oven to 275 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
Whisk egg white, water, sugar, salt, allspice, cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon and cayenne in a large bowl. Add pecans and stir to coat evenly. Spread in a single layer on the prepared pan.
Bake for 30 minutes. Rotate the pan from back to front and continue baking until the nuts are crispy and dry to the touch, about 30 minutes more. Let cool completely on the pan, about 20 minutes. Break apart before serving.
To Prepare Lady & Larder's Deviled Eggs: Place eggs in a single layer in a medium saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to maintain a bare simmer and cook for 10 minutes. Immediately transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice-cold water and let stand until cool enough to handle.
Peel the eggs and halve lengthwise with a sharp knife. Gently remove the yolks and place in a medium bowl. Add mayonnaise, celery, pickle relish, chives, yellow and Dijon mustards and salt to the yolks. Mash with a fork until chunky.
Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the filling into each egg white half. Drizzle with hot sauce and pepper, if desired.
To prepare Pimento Cheese Dip: Combine Cheddar, mayonnaise, cream cheese, pimientos, Aleppo and ground pepper in a food processor. Pulse, scraping down the sides as necessary, until smooth, about 45 seconds.
To assemble board: Place cornichons, mustard and cheese dip in separate small bowls. Place chèvre on a plate and top with pepper jelly. Arrange the bowls and plate on a large board, platter or tray along with pecans, deviled eggs, ham, peach (or other fruit) slices, cherries and crackers (or pretzels).

Tips

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To make ahead

The spiced pecans and pimiento cheese dip can be made 1 week ahead. The deviled eggs can be made 1 day ahead. Some of these recipes make more than 12 servings, so you'll likely have leftovers.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

472	Calories
39g	Fat
18g	Carbs
15g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Serving Size 1 appetizer plate (2 Tbsp. pimiento cheese, 1/4 cup pecans, 1 deviled egg)
Calories 472
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 18g	6%
Dietary Fiber 3g	9%
Total Sugars 10g
Added Sugars 4g	8%
Protein 15g	31%
Total Fat 39g	50%
Saturated Fat 10g	52%
Cholesterol 129mg	43%
Vitamin A 803IU	16%
Vitamin C 6mg	7%
Folate 26mcg	7%
Sodium 733mg	32%
Calcium 191mg	15%
Iron 2mg	11%
Magnesium 39mg	9%
Potassium 253mg	5%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.