Pimiento Cheese

By á-24758

Ingredients

• 6 cups freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/2 (8oz) package cream cheese, softened
• 3/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tbs grated yellow onion
• 1 teas ground red pepper
• 1 (7oz) jar whole peeled pimiento, drained and cut into fourths
• garnish: fresh ground pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Beat cheddar cheese, cream cheese, mayonnaise, yellow onion, and ground red pepper with heavy duty electric stand mixer at medium speed 1 to 2 minutes or until blended but not smooth. Add pimiento; beat 1 to 2 minutes or until pimiento is shredded and mixture is blended and somewhat smooth. Garnish if desired.

Yummy for snacking with crackers or celery!!