Tottie's Pimiento Cheese

mickie49's Note:

This spread has been in my family for more years than I am old. My Great-Aunt Tottie made this for the whole family for years, sometimes using five pounds of cheese at a time. She never allowed anyone else in the family to do it. After her death, over 30 years ago, we found the recipe in a drawer in her kitchen much to the delight of everyone. Cook time is chilling time for peak flavor.

• Total Time: 8 hrs 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 10

• 1 (5 ounce) jar diced pimentos, do not drain
• 16 ounces sharp cheddar cheese or 16 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese, coarsely grated
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1/3 cup chopped pecans
• 3 -5 dashes frank hot sauce
• salt and pepper

Directions:

1. Drain pimientos, but save juice.
2. Combine pimientos with mayo, toss with cheese'til thoroughly mixed.
3. Add pecans, hot sauce to your taste, S&P to taste, add the reserved pimiento juice to bring cheese spread to desired consistency.
4. Chill.
5. Serve as sandwich spread, cracker dip, veggie dip or just eat it off a spoon!

Reviews

[Kat's Mom]

So good, so easy, and light years better than the stuff you buy at the store. I left out the pecans because that isn't the way they make it here and I wanted to please the southerner in the crowd. Yummy with Tostito Scoops and a bit of salsa. Thanks!

[PotziNPanz]

My company thought this was great! I served it with pita and bagel chips and whole wheat crackers. Oh what a feast we had when everyone dug in! Potzi

[A Deyerle]

This is a keeper!! I loved the extra little crunch and flavor from the pecans. I added a tablespoon of sour cream and left out the pimento juice.