Pimento Cheese Spread

Miss Annie's Note:

This is one of my favorite recipes, adapted from Southern Living 2001 Recipes. The original recipe calls for mayonnaise, but I like to mix with Miracle Whip because I like the tangy taste.

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 4 Cups

• ¾ cup mayonnaise (I like Hellman's)
• ¾ cup Miracle Whip
• 1 (4 ounce) jar pimentos , diced,drained
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon onion , finely grated
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 (8 ounce) package sharp cheddar cheese , finely shredded
• 1 (8 ounce) package medium cheddar , finely shredded

Directions:

1. Mix the mayonnaise and Miracle whip together.
2. Fold in cheeses, onion, and seasonings.
3. This will store for 1 to 1 1/2 weeks, covered (if it lasts that long).
4. Good for sandwiches, crackers, celery, etc.

Reviews

[~Bliss~]

This was very good. I added salt, and extra cayenne and doubled the onion after I'd tasted it as written. I think next time, I will likely just use all sharp Cheddar.

[troys.toy]

Yummy! I followed the recipe exactly as you have it. I had always bought pimento cheese spread already made from the store, but my husband constantly talked about the way his grandma used to make her own. I thought it would be difficult, but this is an easy recipe to follow and it was a hit in our home! I thought it was better the next day after it chilled and all the ingredients had a chance to combine. Definitely a keeper! Thank you for sharing!

["Notthechef" Marie]

Great Recipe! I used 1 and half cups of Dukes Mayo instead of mayo and miracle whip. Also used sharp and extra sharp. the first time I made it I think I put too much cayenne because it had a little heat. My husband liked the heat, I just wasn't used to heat in pimento cheese, so the next time I made It I was very careful with the cayenne. Both times it was delicious and I' about to make it again because just talking about it is making me crave it.