Pimiento Cheddar Spread

Name: Pimiento Cheddar Spread
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 32 servings.
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

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. + chilling YIELD: 32 servings.

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 pimiento 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

1. 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.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons: 70 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 102mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.

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