Pimento Cheese Spread is so versatile. Spread the creamy, flavor-packed mixture on bread — trim the edges and cut them into smaller pieces for fancy tea sandwiches, or leave them whole for casual lunches. Use it to fill or “stuff” celery. Serve with crackers for an appetizer or snack.
Pimento Cheese Spread Yield: About 3 cups
4 oz. cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
3 tablespoons finely chopped pimentos, drained
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 to 2 teaspoons Ranch dressing mix
Dash of kosher salt
Dash of cayenne pepper
Dash of Worcestershire sauce
Dash of hot sauce
- Mix together cream cheese, mayonnaise, Ranch dressing mix (start with 1 teaspoon and add more later if desired) salt, cayenne pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce.
- Add cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, and pimentos. Stir until well combined. Add a touch more mayonnaise if the mixture seems too stiff. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
- Refrigerate over night to let the flavors meld together.
Tiered tray (center) holds tea sandwiches served for a teatime luncheon.
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