Pimento Cheese Spread

Pimento Cheese Spread

Makes 1-1/2 cups.

This was a great dip... and so easy to throw together! Add it to a meat and cheese tray and your friends and family will be even more impressed.

Slightly adapted from: Martha Stewart Living cookbook

1 (8-oz.) block cream cheese, softened

2 oz. grated cheddar cheese (3/4 cup)

1 (2-oz.) jar pimentos

1/8 t. Tabasco sauce

Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper

Crackers, for serving

Combine all ingredients (except crackers) and mix until well-combined. Transfer to a serving bowl; cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.