World's Best Pimiento Cheese Recipe

submitted by reader Betty Bagley of Athens, TN

Ingredients
¼ cup mayonnaise
1 (3-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
3 garlic cloves, minced
¼ cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
6 to 8 drops Tabasco sauce
1 (2-ounce) jar pimientos, undrained
3 cups finely shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 cup pecan chips

Instructions
1. Combine mayonnaise, cream cheese, garlic, parsley and Tabasco in a food processor or blender; process until smooth. Spoon into a medium bowl. Add pimientos and liquid, Cheddar, and pecans; mix well.
2. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 4 hours to overnight to allow the flavors to blend. Serves 16.

Tips from the Test Kitchen
Tips from Our Test Kitchen: If pecan chips are not available, place whole pecans in a food processor or blender and pulse to a coarse texture.
Nutritional Information
Nutrition facts per serving: 170 calories, 15g fat, 6g protein, 3g carbohydrates, 1g fiber, 180mg sodium.

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hutcd wrote:
The nutritional info states "per serving." What is considered one serving?
FoodLover1 wrote:
Haven't tried it yet. What is the per-serving size?
hutcd wrote:
The recipe does not give the per serving size - that is the info that I am seeking.

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