"Adult" Pimiento Cheese
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- Served Person: Makes about 2 1/2 cups
- crackers
- 2 or 3 large garlic cloves
- a 2-ounce jar diced pimientos
- 3 cups coarsely grated sharp cheddar (preferably english, canadian, or vermont; about 12 ounces)
- 1/3 to 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- toasted baguette slices
- cruditã©s
Preparation Force garlic through a garlic press into a large bowl and stir in pimientos with liquid in jar. Add Cheddar and toss mixture to combine well. Stir in mayonnaise to taste and season with freshly ground black pepper. Cheese spread may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Bring spread to room temperature before serving. Serve spread with accompaniments.
Preparation Force garlic through a garlic press into a large bowl and stir in pimientos with liquid in jar. Add Cheddar and toss mixture to combine well. Stir in mayonnaise to taste and season with freshly ground black pepper. Cheese spread may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Bring spread to room temperature before serving. Serve spread with accompaniments.
