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Spread: Everyday Pimiento Cheese




Source of Recipe


From "The Gourmet Cookbook"






List of Ingredients



• 1/2 pound extra-sharp Vermont white Cheddar
  
• 1/2 pound extra-sharp New York orange Cheddar
  
• 1 (7-ounce) jar pimientos, drained and finely chopped
  
• Salt
  
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  
• Cayenne to taste
  
• 2/3 cup mayonnaise
  






Instructions



1. Finely grate cheeses into a large bowl. With a fork, stir in pimientos, salt to taste, black pepper and cayenne, then stir in mayonnaise, mashing mixture until fairly smooth. (It should be flecked with small pieces of pimiento.) Scrape into a small bowl or jar and refrigerate, covered, for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to develop.
   
   Bring cheese to room temperature before serving. Serve with crackers or celery sticks, or use as a filling for sandwiches.
   
   Makes about 3 cups.
   






Final Comments


Pimiento cheese can be refrigerated, tightly covered, for up to 4 days.