Pimiento Cheese Frase

1. 1

   Crush 2 garlic cloves with the flat side of a large knife and mince remaining garlic clove.

2. 2

   Chop pecans.

3. 3

   Drain pimientos and rinse well.

4. 4

   Pat pimientos dry between paper towels and chop.

5. 5

   Coarsely grate cheddar.

6. 6

   Preheat oven to 350 F.

7. 7

   In an ovenproof heavy skillet cook crushed garlic in oil over moderately low heat, stirring, until pale golden.

8. 8

   Discard garlic with a slotted spoon and stir pecans into oil.

9. 9

   Cook pecans over moderate heat, stirring, 1 minute, and transfer skillet to oven.

10. 10

    Toast pecans, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 5 minutes, and cool.

11. 11

    In a bowl stir together cream cheese, mayonnaise, and minced garlic.

12. 12

    Stir in remaining ingredients and salt and pepper to taste until combined well.

13. 13

    Pack spread into a crock (or crocks) and chill, covered with plastic wrap, at least 1 day and up to 4.

14. 14

    Let spread stand at room temperature 30 minutes and serve with crackers.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.