World's Best Pimiento Cheese

Found this in a local publication and made it three times over the holidays - was asked for the recipe many times. It's easy to double, and is great served with crackers.

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Serves: 16

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup mayonnaise
• 3  ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 -2  garlic clove, minced
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped flat leaf parsley
• 6 -8  drops Tabasco sauce
• 1 (2 ounce) jar pimientos, undrained
• 3  cups  finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1  cup  pecan chips

Directions

1. Combine mayonnaise, cream cheese, garlic, parsley and Tabasco (by hand or in food processor) until smooth.
2. Add undrained pimientos, cheese and pecans; mix well.
3. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 4 hours to overnight to allow the flavors to blend.