HOT-CRAB AND PIMIENTO-CHEESE SPREAD

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Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 11

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1 bar (8 ounces) cream cheese, room temperature
6 ounces extra-sharp yellow cheddar cheese, shredded (about 2 cups)
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
8 ounces jumbo lump crabmeat, picked over
1/4 cup chopped pimiento (from a 4-ounce jar)
1/4 cup sliced scallions (from about 3 scallions)
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, plus more to taste
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
Hot sauce (such as Tabasco)
11/2 cups torn rustic bread (from 1 loaf, crust removed)
Assorted accompaniments, such as cucumber spears, endive leaves, and potato chips

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°F. Mash cream cheese in a bowl until very soft. Add cheddar and 1/2 cup mayonnaise and stir to combine. Stir in crab, pimiento, scallions, lemon juice, salt, and hot sauce to taste. Spoon mixture into a 2-quart baking dish.
Stir together torn bread and remaining 2 tablespoons mayonnaise in a bowl, then sprinkle over spread. Bake on a baking sheet until golden brown and bubbling, about 25 minutes. Serve immediately with accompaniments.