Sauces and Dressings

Pimento Cheese Spread

Name: Pimento Cheese Spread
Yield: Makes about 2 cups

Makes about 2 cups

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Pimento Cheese Spread

Makes about 2 cups

This recipe stays pretty close to the beloved Southern dish. It can be spread on crackers or toasted bread, or made as a twist on a grilled cheese sandwich.

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

Ingredients

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

Preparation

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.

This recipe was prepared with

Power Advantage 3-Speed Hand Mixer

$29.95

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