Categories: Appetizers
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise, such as Hellmann's or Duke's
- 1 (4-oz.) jar diced pimiento, drained
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce or 1 Tbsp
- 1 teaspoon finely grated onion
- 1 teaspoon ground red pepper or 2 tsp cayenne
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 (8-oz.) block extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
- 1 (8-oz.) block sharp Cheddar cheese
- Celery sticks and assorted crackers
Directions
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Make the mayo mixture. In a large bowl, stir together mayonnaise, diced pimiento, Worcestershire sauce, grated onion, and ground red pepper until blended.
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Toast the pecans. Toasting brings out the rich flavor of the nuts. Preheat your oven to 350°. Bake pecans in a single layer in a shallow pan 8 to 10 minutes or until toasted and fragrant, stirring halfway through. (Stirring helps to ensure even browning.)
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Shred the cheese. Trust us – texture matters. Using the small side of a box grater, finely shred extra-sharp Cheddar cheese.
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Then use the large side of the grater to coarsely shred sharp Cheddar cheese. Fresh cheese makes a difference.
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Stir and enjoy. Add pecans and shredded cheeses to mayo mixture, stirring until blended. You can store it in the refrigerator up to 1 week. Serve with celery sticks and assorted crackers, or make a grilled pimento cheese sandwich in a skillet or panini press.