Pimento Cheese Spread With Shrimp |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 60 Minutes |
Ready In: 70 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Pimento cheese is a southern thing. It is available in the dairy case almost everywhere here. Problem is, there are as many versions as there are cooks. Wait! I guess that isn't really a problem, but I just couldn't find one that suited our tastes perfectly until I started tweaking one my daughter liked a lot. The addition of shrimp makes it a bit more substantial and attractive to northerners, too! I recommend using Duke's mayo if you are lucky enough to be able get it. Cooking time is chilling time. Ingredients:
3 ounces cream cheese, softened |
2 cups shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese |
1/3 cup mayonnaise |
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder |
2 ounces diced pimentos, drained |
12 medium shrimp or 6 large shrimp, steamed, cooled, peeled and finely chopped |
Directions:
1. Beat the cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy; add the cheddar cheese and continue beating until light and fluffy.
2. Beat in mayonnaise and garlic powder; stir in pimento and chopped shrimp.
3. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour.
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