Monday, October 13, 2014

Pimento Cheese spread

Ingredients:
1 package cream cheese, room temperature
1 1/2 cup grated sharp cheddar.. I used extra sharp..
3/4 cup grated Monterey Jack
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 to 3 tablespoons pimentos, smashed (but, if you remember, I didn't have (or couldn't find) a small jar of Pimentos the day I made it, so I bought a jar of roasted peppers and chopped them up... I think it added to the flavor of the finished product greatly. )
1 teaspoon grated onion
Cracked black pepper, and a bit of salt to taste... (Remember: Cheddar is very salty the sharper it gets, so you may not need any more added salt..)

Directions:
Using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese until smooth and fluffy. Add all of the remaining ingredients and beat until well blended.

Notes: Not only great on crackers and a sandwich, but VERY good stuffed in celery too.
Makes 2 cups
2283 calories for the entire recipe
71 calories per tablespoon

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