Swiss Cheese Spread

My attempt to create an equivalent of pimento cheese spread. I returned home from a three week trip to find an extravagant amount of grated swiss cheese in my fridge; I could not envision all that cheese going to waste. So, this recipe is a work in progress. Give me feedback!

• Ready In: 1 hr 30 mins
• Serves: 4-6
• Yields: 5-6 sandwiches

Ingredients

• 4  cups  grated swiss cheese
• 6  tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1  teaspoon mayonnaise
• 4  tablespoons  minced onions
• 1  tablespoon  minced celery
• 6  slices  minced  cooked bacon (I used 8 slices today, and DH thought it was great, but I thought it a bit much)
• 1  tablespoon bacon grease (I'll try leaving this out next time(I was after flavor and spreadability)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt (add in increments, tasting for salt preference)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

1. Mix all in food processor.
2. Refrigerate.
3. Spread on bread for sandwiches.