Spruced-Up Cheese Spread
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, Mississippi32 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 20 min.
Ingredients
- 1 jar (4 ounces) diced pimientos, drained, divided
- 1 small onion, grated
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 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.
Nutrition 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.