Best Nutty Swiss Cheddar Pimento Cheese Spread Recipes

PIMIENTO CHEDDAR SPREAD

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I was a theater major in college, and our director's mother always made sure we were well fed. I was particularly fond of her pimiento cheese sandwiches and tried making a similar spread for crackers. It tastes just as good as I remember! -Katrina Jameson, Brandon, Mississippi

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 32 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 jars (4 ounces each) diced pimientos, drained
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 pound sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (about 4 cups)
Saltines

Steps:

In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, pimientos, mayonnaise and onion until blended. Stir in cheddar cheese. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 102mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

NUTTY SWISS-CHEDDAR-PIMENTO CHEESE SPREAD

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For crackers, celery sticks, apple slices, or toasted sandwiches! Sixty (60) servings on crackers is a complete guess; I plan to make sandwiches from mine, but don't know how many it will make!

Provided by KerfuffleUponWincle

Categories Spreads

Time 3h30m

Yield 4 1/2 cups, 60 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

Toast pecans in a medium-hot iron skillet ~ constantly stirring to prevent burning! Set aside to cool.
Drain pimentos in a wire strainer, covered with a folded paper towel, for about 1/2 hour.
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Use a food processor, if you have one!
Refrigerate cheese spread for a few hours, to allow flavors to meld.
Makes approximately 4 cups. Serve with crackers, celery sticks, sliced apples, or make toasted sandwiches!
Enjoy!

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