Cheese Spread

• 1 (4 oz.) jar chopped pimientos
• 1 (8 oz.) carton pimiento cheese
• 1 c. chopped pecans
• 1/8 tsp. pepper
• 2 Tbsp. chili powder
• 2 Tbsp. cayenne pepper
• 1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese (room temperature)
• 2 c. (8 oz. pkg.) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
• 2 Tbsp. paprika

1. Drain the pimientos and chop finely (or mash them with the back of a fork).
2. Combine the 3 cheeses in a large mixing bowl and mix well.
3. Add the pimientos, pecans, salt, pepper and garlic powder.
4. Mix well and shape into 2 balls.
5. Sprinkle the chili powder, paprika and cayenne pepper on waxed paper or plastic wrap. Roll each ball in the spices until completely covered and refrigerate or freeze.

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Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=922798 (may not work)