SPRUCED-UP CHEESE SPREAD

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A neighbor who's a wonderful cook gave me the recipe for this zippy cracker spread. It's easy to shape into a Christmas tree for a festive occasion, but it looks enticing in a bowl or on a plate, too. -Judy Grimes, Brandon, Mississippi

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 cup mayonnaise
1 small onion, grated
1 to 2 tablespoons prepared mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1 jar (4 ounces) diced pimientos, drained, divided
3 cups finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons finely chopped pecans
Assorted crackers

Steps:

Mix the first 7 ingredients and 1/3 cup pimientos. Stir in cheese., Transfer to a serving dish. Sprinkle with parsley, pecans and remaining pimientos. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 131mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.