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Pimiento Cheese
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 20 Minutes
Servings: 8
This is similar to Price's Pimiento Cheese or other similar cheese spreads found all over the southern U.S., but this has a lot more personality and flavor than most. Good on crackers, for stuffed celery, or for making tortilla roll ups, thinned with a little extra mayonnaise. Prep time does not include setting time
Ingredients:
1 (6 ounce) jar pimientos, drained
1 medium onion, grated, not chopped (chopped is too coarse)
1/2 teaspoon garlic granules
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon citric acid (sour salt)
1/2 lemon, juice of
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
1 -2 teaspoon white wine vinegar
1/2 cup mayonnaise (about)
1 1/2 lbs sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Directions:
1. Chop the pimientos.
2. Place in a large bowl, add onion, seasonings, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, and mayonnaise.
3. Add cheese a little bit at a time, tossing with each addition.
4. Add extra mayonnaise if you want a creamier consistency.
5. Cover, and refrigerate overnight.
6. Adjust seasonings as necessary.
By RecipeOfHealth.com