Miss Daisy's Pimento Cheese Spread

Living in the South, pimento cheese is in every supermarket dairy case.  But, like everything else, not all pimento cheese is created alike.

I am fortunate enough to live near a grocery store that features the culinary masterpieces of Daisy King.  Miss Daisy's cakes, pies, salads and spreads are the best in Nashville.  Her recipe for pimento cheese is among the best around.  Here's the recipe so you can enjoy it too!

Miss Daisy’s Pimento Cheese

1       (4 ounce) can pimientos, drained and chopped

1/2    cup mayonnaise
1/4    cup Durkee’s sauce
2       Tbsp Dijon mustard
1/8    tsp cayenne pepper
1       clove garlic
1/3    cup finely chopped fresh parsley
1/4    tsp sugar
1       lb (16 ounces) sharp Cheddar cheese, grated

In a large bowl combine all of the ingredients except the Cheddar cheese and mix well. Add the cheese and mix again. Refrigerate. Yield: 3 1/2 cups