Spanish Olive Pimiento Cheese Spread

Phot from Melissa's Southern
Style Kitchen

It was book club this week and my turn to bring an appetizer. I found this lovely spread and thought it would be perfect for the girls. 

I had a hard time imagining this dip though with JUST mayo. That seems odd to me. I think this may be a take on pimiento spread, but I needed it to have something extra. So, I added 8 oz of cream cheese. It was perfect. 

Spanish Olive Pimiento Cheese Spread

Recipe from Melissa's Southern Style Kitchen

Serves 3

• 1 lb sharp white cheddar cheese shredded
• 1 3 oz jar pimento stuffed green olives, drained well and roughly chopped (Reserve 1 Tbsp juice)
• 1 cup real mayonnaise
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp dry mustard
• 2 green onion finely chopped

Shred the cheese, set aside.

In a medium-size mixing bowl whisk together the mayonnaise, reserved olive juice, garlic powder, onion powder and dry mustard.

By hand mix-in the shredded cheese, chopped olives and green onion. Mix until fully combined.

Place into an airtight container and chill for 3 hours or overnight.

Serve with sesame crackers, crostini or pita triangles.