Pimento Cheese Spread

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Pimento cheese spread is a southern classic and something I’ve eaten since I was a child in Virginia. This makes a great appetizer when slathered on crackers, as a dip with celery, a topping on burgers, or my favorite as a simple pimento cheese sandwich.

PREP TIME15

TOTAL TIME1 15

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American, Southern

INGREDIENTS

3 cups freshly shredded cheddar cheese
4 oz diced pimentos finely chopped if using jarred pimentos drain thoroughly
2/3 cup Duke’s mayonnaise
4 oz cream cheese
dash seasoned salt
1 scallion finely diced optional

INSTRUCTIONS

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl
Refrigerate for at least one hour
Use as a topping for burgers, a dip for veggies/crackers, or on bread for a pimento cheese sandwich.