1.5tablespoongrated onion {plus the juices that come with it}
4ouncejar diced pimentosdrained
⅛teaspooncayenne pepper
¼teaspoonsmoked paprika {optional but gives it the smoky flavor}
14sliceswhole grain breadtoasted & cut into shapes with cookie cutters {if making sandwiches}
Instructions
Grate the cheese into a medium bowl. Set aside.
Put the cottage cheese in a blender or mini food processor. Blend until smooth. Add to the bowl of cheese.
Stir in the grated onion & juices and pimentos. Stir well to combine. Season with cayenne pepper and smoked paprika {if using}.
Let sit in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours for flavors to combine.
To make sandwiches, spread about ¼ cup on one slice of bread and top with other slice of bread. Cut in half or use a cookie cutter to make shapes. Repeat with remaining pimento cheese and bread.
Notes
*Recipe makes 1 ¾ cup pimento cheese. Each whole sandwich will need about ¼ cup pimento cheese.
*Alternately, serve the pimento cheese as a dip/spread or grilled cheese.