Baked Pimento Cheese Dip

Pimento Cheese is one of my favorites. My supper club friend, Leslie, inspired this recipe. She served her version as an appetizer with crackers. I like it with Fritos scoops too.

• 1 pound sharp cheddar cheese, grated (best if hand grated)
• 1 7 oz jar sliced pimentos, drained
• 1 teaspoon grated sweet onion
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Combine all ingredients and place in a small backing dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes until hot and cooked through. Serve warm with crackers or Fritos Scoops.

Note: When you grate your own cheese, you control the quality. Freshly grated cheese has a fuller flavor and won't be dry, which results in a better-tasting dish.