Cindy's Pimento Cheese Spread
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Recipe type: Appetizer
Cuisine: Southern
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Serves: 8-10
 
Great for dips, grilled cheese sandwiches, on crackers and vegetable sticks. Makes 4 cups
Ingredients
  • 6 cups freshly grated Cabot Sharp Extra Light Cheddar
  • 4 ounces low-fat cream cheese (softened)
  • ¾ cup low-fat mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons grated onion
  • 1 (7-oz.) jar diced peeled pimiento, drained
  • 15 diced green olives
  • 1 teaspoon Penzey’s Roasted Garlic Salt
  • 1 box Wheat Thins Fiber Select
  • Celery and Carrot Sticks
Instructions
  1. Place all ingredients except crackers and veggies in a mixing bowl. Mix with beaters until smooth and creamy. Chill for at least one hour before serving. Serve with crackers and vegetable sticks for dipping or spreading. This also makes an incredible grilled cheese sandwich on five grain bread! This is a wonderful and simple bowl snack that everyone loves. You can substitute low-fat sour cream for the mayonnaise.
Recipe by Nutrition Know How at https://nutritionknowhow.org/blog/nutrition-2/a-southern-dish-by-marriage/