Pimiento Cheese

Name: Pimiento Cheese
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: Makes 1 1/4 cups
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise; 2 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese; 2 tablespoons chopped pimientos (well drained); 1 cup grated yellow cheddar cheese (4 ounces); coarse salt and ground pepper

Combined with breadsticks or carrot sticks, this tangy cheese spread makes a satisfying afterschool snack. Pimientos are large, sweet red peppers that are usually sold in jars.

Source: Everyday Food, May 2004

5 mins 5 mins Makes 1 1/4 cups

Total Time Prep Yield

Ingredients

3 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
2 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
2 tablespoons chopped pimientos (well drained)
1 cup grated yellow cheddar cheese (4 ounces)
coarse salt and ground pepper

Directions

1. In a food processor, pulse reduced-fat mayonnaise with reduced-fat cream cheese and chopped pimientos (well drained) until combined.
2. Using a flexible spatula, scrape down sides of bowl. Add cheddar cheese; season with coarse salt and ground pepper. Pulse until spreadable and slightly chunky.