Recipe: Chill-Out Cheese Dip (using cream cheese, yogurt and pimento)

CHILL-OUT CHEESE DIP

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 cups grated medium cheddar cheese
1/4 to 1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon freshly grated onion
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 (4-ounce) jar pimentos, drained

Place softened cream cheese in mixing bowl and beat with a hand mixer at medium speed for about 3 minutes or until the cream cheese is whipped and fluffy.

Add cheddar cheese, plain yogurt, garlic powder, grated onion, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine ingredients. Fold in pimentos.

Store in a covered container in the refrigerator until ready to use.

SERVING SUGGESTION:
Serve it on sandwiches, spoon it into celery sticks, or use it as a dip for pretzel rods, pita chips, whole wheat crackers, fresh veggies, or strawberries.

Makes about 3 cups dip
Source: Batter Up Kids: Sensational Snacks by Barbara Beery