Elegant Pimiento Cheese Spread

This makes for delicious hors d'oeuvres or a wonderful sandwich on a baguette or whole-grain bread! This also makes a great spread for sandwiches, crackers, or just stand in front of the refrigerator with a spoon! adapted from moosewood restaurant new classics cookbook. Enjoy! Recipe hails from england and france.

Steps

In a food processor , whirl the cheddar cheese , neufchatel , lemon juice , and water for 3 or 4 minutes , until very smooth.

Transfer the cheese mixture to a bowl and stir in the pimientos , celery , and scallions.

If mixed in the spread , the pecans become soft after a couple of hours , so add them just before serving or just sprinkle them on top of each serving.

This spread will keep for 4 or 5 days in the refrigerator.

For 5 to 10 minutes , until fragrant and golden brown.

Ingredients

mild cheddar cheese, neufchatel cheese, fresh lemon juice, warm water, chopped pimiento, celery, scallions, pecans