Recipe: Pimento Cheese Spreads

PIMIENTO CHEESE SPREAD
1/3 c. mayonnaise
1 jar (2 oz.) pimento with liquid
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. prepared mustard
1 c. Cheddar cheese cubes
Mix the above ingredients together and put in a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy. Yield 1 1/2 cups. Class of '94

PIMIENTO CHEESE
2/3 lb. mild cheddar cheese, grated
1/3 lb. Swiss cheese, grated
1 (4 oz.) jar pimientos, chopped &
well drained
1 tbsp. sugar
Dash of salt
Dash of white pepper
Dash of garlic powder
Dash of Tabasco (opt.)
Mayonnaise to moisten (approx. 1 c.)
Combine all ingredients and mix thoroughly. Keeps well for several days in refrigerator.

PIMIENTO CHEESE
3/4 box (lg.) chopped Velveeta cheese
1 sm. can chopped pimientos
1 egg
2 tbsp. vinegar
2 tbsp. flour
1 tsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
3/4 c. water
Beat egg in saucepan. Add vinegar, sugar and flour, beating constantly on medium heat. As it thickens, add 3/4 cup water. Keep stirring until very thick. Let stand 1 minute. Add cheese and pimientos, stirring well. Put into containers.

PIMIENTO CHEESE
1 lb. mild Cheddar cheese
1 (4 oz.) jar diced pimentos
1/2 c. granulated sugar
2-2 1/2 tbsp. vinegar
*1/2 c. Miracle Whip salad dressing
Pinch of salt
Grate cheese. Mash pimentos. Put in medium size bowl. Add salt, sugar, vinegar and salad dressing. Mix thoroughly. *Add more salad dressing, if needed, to make a good spreading consistency. Best if refrigerated overnight before using. Keeps well in closed container in refrigerator 2-3 weeks. Makes 12-15 sandwiches.
CREAMY PIMIENTO CHEESE
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
2 c. (8 oz.) shredded sharp cheddar
cheese, softened
1/4 c. plus 2 tbsp. mayonnaise
Dash of garlic powder
1 (4 oz.) jar diced pimento, drained
Combine cheeses in a large mixing bowl; beat at medium speed of an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add mayonnaise and garlic powder; mix well. Stir in pimento. For best consistency, serve at room temperature. To store, cover and chill. Yield: 4 1/2 cups.

PIMIENTO CHEESE
1 (8 oz.) pkg. Velveeta
1 (8 oz.) pkg. med. cheddar cheese
1 (8 oz.) pkg. New York sharp cheese
1 c. Miracle Whip salad dressing
4 oz. pimiento, drained & chopped
1 1/2 tbsp. sugar
Salt & pepper
Grate cheeses and let come to room temperature. Add remaining ingredients and mix until well blended. Makes 1 quart.