Pimento Cheese Spread With Shrimp

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 2 cups shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 ounces diced pimentos, drained
• 12 medium shrimp or 6 large shrimp, steamed, cooled, peeled and finely chopped

Recipe

• 1 beat the cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy; add the cheddar cheese and continue beating until light and fluffy.
• 2 beat in mayonnaise and garlic powder; stir in pimento and chopped shrimp.
• 3 cover and chill for at least 1 hour.