Tottie's Pimiento Cheese

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.

• Ready In: 8 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 10-12

Ingredients

• 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!