Pimiento Cheese

Submitted by CookingONTheSide

"I made this recently for a football game and it was a hit with all. You can also bake this wonderful dip in a lightly greased 2-quart baking dish at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until golden and bubbly. Recipe is from Southern Living."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 4 cups

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups mayonnaise
• 1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimentos, drained
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon onion, finely grated
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1 (8 ounce) package extra-sharp cheddar cheese, finely shredded
• 1 (8 ounce) package sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• celery rib, for serving
• assorted cracker, for serving

directions

1. Stir together first 5 ingredients in large bowl; stir in cheeses.
2. Store in refrigerator up to 1 week.
3. Serve with celery sticks or assorted crackers.
4. For a little spice, prepare recipe as directed and add 2-seeded and minced jalapeno peppers.
5. For a pecan-pimiento cheese, prepare recipe as directed, stirring in 3/4 cup toasted chopped pecans.