Pimiento Cheddar Spread

Name: Pimiento Cheddar Spread
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 32 servings (2 tablespoons each).
Ingredients: 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 2 jars (4 ounces each) diced pimientos, drained; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion; 1 pound sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (about 4 cups); Saltines

I was a theater major in college, and our director's mother always made sure we were well fed. I was particularly fond of her pimento cheese sandwiches and tried making a similar spread for crackers. It tastes just as good as I remember! —Katrina Jameson, Brandon, Mississippi

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 jars (4 ounces each) diced pimientos, drained
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 pound sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (about 4 cups)
Saltines

Directions

In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, pimientos, mayonnaise and onion until blended. Stir in cheddar cheese. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving. Serve with crackers.

Originally published as Pimento Cheese Spread in Taste of Home Christmas Annual 2016