Four-Cheese Pimento Dip
from
Better Homes and Gardens
Yield: Serves 8
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 ounces softened cream cheese
2 cups extra sharp cheddar cheese (8 oz) -- shredded
2 cups extra sharp white cheddar cheese (8 oz) -- shredded
1 cup Gruyere cheese (4 oz) -- shredded
1 cup mayonnaise
4 ounces diced pimentos -- drained
1/2 cup green sweet pepper -- finely chopped
1/3 cup onion -- finely chopped
1 small jalapeno pepper -- minced
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Optional:
Crumbled crisp bacon
toasted pecans
Chopped green onions
diced tomatoes
Serve with:
Celery and carrot sticks
Pita chips and or crackers
1. In bowl beat cream cheese 30 seconds. gradually beat in other cheeses. Beat in mayonnaise. Stir in pimientos, sweet pepper onion, jalapeño, Worcestershire, and cayenne. Add chosen stir-ins, or divide the pimiento cheese into portions and add a different stir-in to each. Serve with dippers. Recipe can be halved, if desired. Makes 5 cups spread.
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