WORLD'S BEST PIMENTO CHEESE

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Before we moved to Alabama the only encounter I had ever had with pimento cheese was the small jars of Kraft Pimento Cheese. My mom used it to stuff celery for a relish tray. I had my eyes opened when we moved south. Pimento cheese is a staple in the southern family diet. Needless to say I had to put my stamp on this...

Provided by Marsha Gardner

Categories     Spreads

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 Tbsp mayonnaise, the real thing
3 oz package cream cheese, softened
3 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp onion, finely grated
1 c pecans, chopped
1 tsp worcestershire sauce
1 small jar pimentos, diced, do not drain
12 oz extra-sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated
couple dash(es) tabasco sauce
handful fresh parsley

Steps:

  • 1. Puree until smooth in the bowl of a food processor the mayonnaise, cream cheese, garlic, parsley grated onion, Worcestershire sauce and Tabasco sauce.
  • 2. Turn into a bowl; set aside. In the food processor, coarsely chop pecans. Add pecans and pimentos, with juice, to mayonnaise mixture.
  • 3. Now grate or shred int the food processor the 12 ounces of extra-sharp Cheddar cheese.
  • 4. Add to mixture in bowl. Stir well to combine. Allow to stand, refrigerated at least i hour. Even better the following day.

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