Monday, April 26, 2010

Pimento Cheese Spread

3/4 c. mayo
1/2 tsp. minced garlic
1/4 c. minced onion
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 pinch black pepper
3 pinches kosher salt
2 (7-oz) jars chopped pimentos (reserving the juice)
3 oz. diced cream cheese (softened at room temperature)
2 c. (8-oz) shredded cheddar cheese
2 c. (8-oz) shredded Monterrey jack cheese

In a large mixing bowl combine mayo, garlic, onion, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper, black pepper, salt & pimentos (using about 1/3 to 1/2 of the reserved juices). Mix well. Stir in cream cheese and blend well. Add in shredded cheeses and stir until incorporated well. Cover and refrigerate.

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