Bobby's Pimiento Cheese

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Well, I guess we Deens are pretty well known for our pimiento cheese at this point. We just love it. That's why a book of healthy comfort food recipes with my name on it absolutely had to include a lighter version of this Southern classic. No matter what you do with it-spread it between two pieces of bread, slather it on top of a burger, or just serve it as is with some vegetable sticks for dipping-this recipe is one you're going to want in your collections. From Mamma's Table to Mine-Bobby Deen

Ingredients

• 2 oz low-fat cream cheese (Neufchatel), softened
• 2 c. grated low-at Cheddar cheese
• 1/3 c. light mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp chopped pimentos, mashed with a fork
• 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• Pinch of onion powder
• Freshly ground black pepper to taste
• Celery sticks for serving

Preparation

Step 1

In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or using a handheld mixer, beat the cream cheese until fluffy. Beat in the Cheddar, mayonnaise, pimientos, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, and pepper until well blended. Serve with celery sticks or any vegetable you like.

fat 3g; calories 78; protein 7g; carb 2g; fiber 0g; sodium 232mg

Pimiento cheese is my pick-me-up-food. When I'm lacking the motivation to get myself moving to do some exercise, I promise myself a pimiento cheese sandwich as a reward for a hard workout. While it may sound funny, just having a goal in front of me makes me work that much harder. find your own pick-me-up food and use it the next time you meed a little extra motivation in keeping healthy.