[Red_Devil 232]

Anyone have a favorite Pimento and Cheese recipe?

Fresh Pimentos from my garden and Figs from my tree. Egg is just there to show size

Pimentos after skin and seeds removed

[don-o]

I make pimento cheese but cannot say that I have a recipe. I use Velvetta (put it in the freezer for a while) and extra sharp cheddar. Whatever cheese you have on hand or think would be good.

Grate both with a box grater. Add some cider vinegar, black pepper, sugar and pimentos chopped up. A few drops of habanero or some other hot sauce. All is to taste and go light as you add each until you like the taste of what you have.

Mayonnaise is optional. I do it with and without. Also, try other spices - garlic, onion, add some green pepper. Whatever strikes your fancy.

Not hard and so much better than what you can buy because they load it with salt.

[illiac]

This is one that my mom used to make for her bridge club:

Pimento Cheese

1 (4-oz ounce) jar chopped pimiento, drained

1 cup homemade mayonnaise

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1 teaspoon Spice Islands hot dry mustard *

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

1 to 2 cloves garlic, crushed

8 ounces colby cheese, grated

8 ounces cheddar cheese, grated

Mix well with a rotary beater, adding cheese last. Continue beating until smooth. Store in tightly sealed crocks in refrigerator. Makes 4 cups.

[hattend]

That is, I believe, the first time I have ever seen a pimento. I had no idea.

I always thought they were the little things in a jar...LOL!!!