My mother made delicious pimiento cheese, but this is a spicy, modern version of her recipe. Serve it stuffed in celery or spread on crackers or a sandwich. —Elizabeth Hester, Elizabethtown, North Carolina
Pimiento and Cheese Spread
Ingredients
- 12 ounces sharp white cheddar cheese
- 8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons white vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 jar (4 ounces) diced pimientos, undrained
- Assorted crackers and vegetables
Directions
- Shred the cheddar cheese; transfer to a large bowl. Add cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, pepper, garlic powder and cayenne; beat on low speed until blended. Drain pimientos, reserving 2 tablespoons juice. Stir in pimientos and reserved juice. Serve with crackers and vegetables.
