Pimiento Cheese Frase

• 3 large garlic cloves
• 1 cup pecans
• a 4-ounce jar pimientos
• 12 ounces extra-sharp Cheddar
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leafed parsley leaves
• Tabasco to taste
• Accompaniment: crackers

1. Crush 2 garlic cloves with the flat side of a large knife and mince remaining garlic clove.
2. Chop pecans.
3. Drain pimientos and rinse well.
4. Pat pimientos dry between paper towels and chop.
5. Coarsely grate cheddar.
6. Preheat oven to 350 F.
7. In an ovenproof heavy skillet cook crushed garlic in oil over moderately low heat, stirring, until pale golden.
8. Discard garlic with a slotted spoon and stir pecans into oil.
9. Cook pecans over moderate heat, stirring, 1 minute, and transfer skillet to oven.
10. Toast pecans, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 5 minutes, and cool.
11. In a bowl stir together cream cheese, mayonnaise, and minced garlic.
12. Stir in remaining ingredients and salt and pepper to taste until combined well.
13. Pack spread into a crock (or crocks) and chill, covered with plastic wrap, at least 1 day and up to 4.
14. Let spread stand at room temperature 30 minutes and serve with crackers.

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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/pimiento-cheese-frase-14196 (may not work)