Mrs. M's Pimento Cheese Spread

Photo: Mrs. M

Ingredients

3/4 cup mayo

1/2 teaspoon minced garlic

1/4 cup minced onion

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 pinch black pepper

3 pinches kosher salt

2 (7-oz) jars chopped pimentos (reserving the juice)

3 ounces diced cream cheese (softened at room temperature)

2 cups (8-oz) shredded cheddar cheese

2 cups (8-oz) shredded Monterrey jack cheese

Preparation

In a large mixing bowl combine mayo, garlic, onion, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper, black pepper, salt & pimentos (using about 1/3 to 1/2 of the reserved juices). Mix well. Stir in cream cheese and blend well. Add in shredded cheeses and stir until incorporated well. Cover and refrigerate.