The other thread got me really craving some. I don't buy the store bought anymore as it's loaded usually with unnecessary fructose etc. I started with an online recipe and adjusted quite a bit. 6 cups shredded sharp cheddar, 16 oz of very soft cream cheese, 1/2 cup mayo, 3 4 oz jars of diced pimentos , 1t each of garlic and onion powder and garlic salt. 1/2 t black pepper and between 1 1/2t and 1T of Splenda (or sugar) to taste. The Splenda made a ton of difference in achieving the flavor I wanted. Recipe started with 4 cups cheddar, I eyeballed what I think was about 2 more. Could have been 3. Stuff is tasty for sure. Packed some up in decorative mason jars for gifts and the rest will go out for our gathering Christmas day. It is very thick. I may work on adjusting it to a thinner texture next time. NOTE: I missed the mayo when I posted this and have updated above. Figured that out when I went to make more today. Also note cheddar may be closer to 7 cups. I start with 5 and then add as I mix until the ratio looks right to me. Today was around 7 cups.
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