PIMIENTO-CHEESE SPREAD APPETIZERS

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In 15 minutes, you can make a satisfying spread showcasing pimiento-stuffed olives and two kinds of cheese.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2/3 cup small whole pimiento-stuffed green olives (from 10-oz jar)
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
1/4 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
1 package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened
Dash ground red pepper (cayenne)
16 slices cocktail rye bread

Steps:

Reserve 16 whole olives for garnish. Chop remaining olives; place in medium bowl. Add Cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, cream cheese and red pepper; beat with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.
Spread about 2 tablespoons cheese mixture on 8 of the bread slices. Top with remaining bread slices. Cut each sandwich diagonally in half.
Garnish each appetizer with 1 whole olive secured with a toothpick or decorative pick.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Appetizer, Sodium 290 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g