Serene Vannoy wrote:
> Mr. Bill wrote:
>> On Mon, 30 Mar 2009 06:54:18 -0600, "Janet Bostwick"
>> > wrote:
>>
>>> It's shredded American cheese, right? Please explain more about
>>> pimento cheese to me. Is it only used for sandwiches.
>>
>> Pimento Cheese Spread is a lot like potato salad. Every one believes
>> theirs is the best....so, it becomes a matter of personal taste. I
>> don't see the need to argue about so and so's nuances to the recipe.
>> You can take it or leave it. This is the recipe that our family
>> prefers.
>> If you like Miracle Whip...you are premitted to use it. If you
>> don't like Miracle Whip....you are permitted to use any mayo.
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>>
>> Pimento Cheese Spread
>
> Sounds good to me. My first wife, who is from Kentucky, made something
> her family called "snappy cheese" that was similar, but without the
> sweetness of the pimentos. It's grated sharp cheddar, about a
> tablespoon of grated onion, a fair bit of Frank's Red Hot or similar,
> and just a tiny bit of mayo, enough to hold the thing together. Then
> it sits in the fridge to mellow for a while before you eat it,
> preferably on Fritos scoops.
>
> Serene


We have used chopped jalapeno but I never thought about using Frank's
Red Hot sauce. I will try that.


Becca