Spruced-Up Cheese Spread Recipe

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A neighbor, who's a wonderful cook, gave me the recipe for this zippy cracker spread. It's easy to shape into a Christmas tree for a festive occasion. —Judy Grimes, Brandon, Mississippi

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Spruced-Up Cheese Spread Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 20 min.
  • Yield: 32 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 jar (4 ounces) diced pimientos, drained, divided
  • 1 small onion, grated
  • 1 cup Hellmann's® Real Mayonnaise
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  • 1 to 2 tablespoons prepared mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon celery seed
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 3 cups (12 ounces) finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped pecans
  • Minced fresh parsley
  • Assorted crackers

Directions

  • Set aside 2 tablespoons pimientos for topping. In a large bowl, combine the remaining pimientos and the next seven ingredients. Stir in cheese.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl; sprinkle with pecans, parsley and reserved pimientos. Serve with crackers. Yield: 4 cups.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (2 tablespoons) equals 94 calories, 9 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 14 mg cholesterol, 127 mg sodium, 1 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 2 g protein.

Originally published as Spruced-Up Cheese Spread in Quick Cooking November/December 1998, p56

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Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2012 by rottensweetpea

Very flavorful dip. Will definitely make again. I made it with dijon mustard and it was very zippy

Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2012 by jlampar0

it is easy to make and a great hit!

Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2012 by temp35

Have nit tried as yet but looks good.

Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2012 by temp35

Have nit tried as yet but looks good.

Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2012 by 123DUTCH

nice and easy to make and very nice to eat

Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2012 by Texan2000

Base is great. Here in the Southwest, this is how we make pimento cheese spread for sandwiches...oh, add one fresh seeded, diced jalapeno or the equivalent in seeded, diced pickled jalapeno

Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2012 by fredaevans

If this is to be served as a 'snack' during a football game .... double the recipe!

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