Pimento Cheese Spread

Greetings to those who still look at this blog on occasion. I can't believe it's been over a year since I posted anything. Life has just gotten too crazy. I also found it increasingly difficult to have things to post since the style of cooking when living stateside is SO different. I am very happy to say that I will be back in Kenya one month from today. I HOPE that living back in Africa will inspire me to once again think about new recipes and old ones that work well away from grocery stores full of pre-made ingredients.

I'm now visiting my mother - who has inspired many recipes that I have posted in the past. She made some home made pimento cheese today for lunch that was quite yummy. I remember Becky Cady's great home made pimento cheese from our early Kenya days. So, here's a recipe to use IF you can find pimentos.

Pimento Cheese Spread
1 pound extra sharp cheddar cheese
1 4 oz. jar pimentos, drained
1 cup mayonnaise
coarse ground pepper to taste

Puree the pimento is a food processor or blender. Add to grated cheese. Stir in mayonnaise until well blended. Add pepper to taste.

Yield: 4 cups