Pimiento-Cheese Spread Appetizers
Recipe from Betty Crocker

In 15 minutes, you can make a satisfying spread showcasing pimiento-stuffed olives and two kinds of cheese.


Pimiento-Cheese Spread Appetizers

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Servings: 16 appetizers
Prep Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 15 mins
Related Categories: Dips and Spreads, Party Appetizers, Quick and Easy Appetizers
 
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Ingredients
  • 2/3   cup
    small whole pimiento-stuffed green olives (from 10-ounce jar)
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  • 1   cup
    shredded Cheddar cheese (4 ounces)
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  • 1/4   cup
    mayonnaise or salad dressing
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  • 1   package
    cream cheese, softened (3 ounces)
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  •   Dash
    ground red pepper (cayenne)
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  • 16   slices
    cocktail rye bread
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Directions
1.
Reserve 16 whole olives for garnish. Chop remaining olives; place in medium bowl. Add Cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, cream cheese and red pepper; beat with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.
2.
Spread about 2 tablespoons cheese mixture on 8 of the bread slices. Top with remaining bread slices. Cut each sandwich diagonally in half.
3.
Garnish each appetizer with 1 whole olive secured with a toothpick or decorative pick.

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Nutrition information
Calories 130 (Calories from Fat 80); Total Fat 8g (Saturated Fat 3 1/2g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 15mg; Sodium 290mg; Total Carbohydrate 9g (Dietary Fiber 1g, Sugars 0g); Protein 3g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 4%; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 6%; Iron 4%. Exchanges: 1/2 Starch; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 0 Medium-Fat Meat; 2 Fat. Carbohydrate Choices: 1/2. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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