PIMIENTO CHEESE

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Combined with breadsticks or carrot sticks, this tangy cheese spread makes a satisfying afterschool snack. Pimientos are large, sweet red peppers that are usually sold in jars.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Time 5m

Yield Makes 1 1/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
2 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
2 tablespoons chopped pimientos (well drained)
1 cup grated yellow cheddar cheese (4 ounces)
coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a food processor, pulse reduced-fat mayonnaise with reduced-fat cream cheese and chopped pimientos (well drained) until combined.
  • Using a flexible spatula, scrape down sides of bowl. Add cheddar cheese; season with coarse salt and ground pepper. Pulse until spreadable and slightly chunky.

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