Nutty Swiss-cheddar-pimento Cheese Spread
Total Time: 3 hrs 30 mins
Preparation Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 3 hrs
Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped pecans (toasted)
- 4 ounces diced pimentos (well drained)
- 8 ounces low-fat cream cheese (neufchatel preferred, at room temperature)
- 5 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 8 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese (freshly shredded)
- 12 ounces swiss cheese (freshly shredded)
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
Recipe
- 1 toast pecans in a medium-hot iron skillet ~ constantly stirring to prevent burning! set aside to cool.
- 2 drain pimentos in a wire strainer, covered with a folded paper towel, for about 1/2 hour.
- 3 in a large bowl, combine all ingredients. use a food processor, if you have one!
- 4 refrigerate cheese spread for a few hours, to allow flavors to meld.
- 5 makes approximately 4 cups. serve with crackers, celery sticks, sliced apples, or make toasted sandwiches!
- 6 enjoy!
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