Thursday, April 2, 2009

Pimiento Cheese Canapés

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Yield

14 appetizer servings (serving size: 1 tablespoon cheese mixture and 1 bread slice)

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons block-style fat-free cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
  • 1/4 teaspoon finely grated onion
  • 1/8 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • Dash of ground red pepper
  • 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon chopped pecans, toasted
  • 1/2 (2-ounce) jar diced pimiento, undrained
  • 1/8 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
  • 14 (1/4-ounce) slices party-style pumpernickel bread

Preparation

Place cream cheese in a medium bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until smooth. Stir in mayonnaise, onion, Worcestershire, salt, and pepper. Add cheddar cheese, pecans, and pimiento; stir well. Cover and chill up to 3 hours. Sprinkle with paprika, if desired. Serve with bread.

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