Name: "Adult" Pimiento Cheese
Yield: Makes about 2 1/2 cups
Ingredients: 2 or 3 large garlic cloves; a 2-ounce jar diced pimientos; 3 cups coarsely grated sharp Cheddar (preferably English, Canadian, or Vermont; about 12 ounces); 1/3 to 1/2 cup mayonnaise; crackers; toasted baguette slices; crudités

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes about 2 1/2 cups

Ingredients

2 or 3 large garlic cloves

a 2-ounce jar diced pimientos

3 cups coarsely grated sharp Cheddar (preferably English, Canadian, or Vermont; about 12 ounces)

1/3 to 1/2 cup mayonnaise

Accompaniments:

crackers

toasted baguette slices

crudités

Preparation

Step 1
Force garlic through a garlic press into a large bowl and stir in pimientos with liquid in jar. Add Cheddar and toss mixture to combine well. Stir in mayonnaise to taste and season with freshly ground black pepper. Cheese spread may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Bring spread to room temperature before serving.
Step 2
Serve spread with accompaniments.

TagsSpreads Southern American Cheddar Cheese Dairy Snack Starter Dinner Gourmet

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