Pimento Cheese Spread

Makes about 2 cups

4      ounces cream cheese, room
        temperature and cut into 1-inch
        pieces
¼     cup mayonnaise
8      ounces sharp Cheddar, shredded
1      jar (7 ounces) pimentos, drained
½     teaspoon onion powder
¼     teaspoon kosher salt
        pinch freshly ground black pepper
2     dashes hot sauce

Nutritional information per serving (2 tablespoons):
Calories 113 (83% from fat) • carb. 1g • pro. 4gfat 10g • sat. fat 6g • chol. 25mg • sod.174mg calc. 101mg • fiber 0g

1. Put the cream cheese in a medium mixing
bowl. Mix on Speeds 2 to 3 until softened,
about 30 seconds. Add remaining
ingredients and continue to mix on Speed
2 to fully combine, about 20 seconds.
2. Use immediately, spread on crackers or
toasted bread. It can also be made as a
twist on a grilled cheese sandwich.