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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 20 |
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If you would like to spice this up a bit you can add a dash of garlic juice or puree or worcestershire sauce. Also green onion or hot sauce instead of cayenne. Spread this on thickly on bread, toast or inside celery sticks. Ingredients:
2 cups finely shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese |
1/2 cup finely grated parmesan cheese (preferably parmigiano-reggiano cheese) |
1/3 cup mayonnaise, divided |
1 small garlic clove, crushed |
1 tablespoon grated shallots or 1 tablespoon yellow onion |
1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimentos, drained (liquid reserved) |
ground cayenne pepper |
dry english-style mustard |
Directions:
1. Combine half the Cheddar and half the Parmesan cheese in a large bowl. Mix together lightly. Knead in 4 tablespoons of mayonnaise until mixture is creamy and very smooth.
2. Work in remaining cheese, garlic, shallot, pimientos, 1 tablespoon of reserved pimiento liquid, a dash of cayenne and a small pinch of dry mustard. Knead just enough to mix well: it should still have plenty of texture. Add remaining mayonnaise, if necessary—just enough to make it spreadable.
3. Let stand 30 minutes. Serve cool or at room temperature.
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