Shrimp & Cheddar Snacks

2 C (8oz) shredded cheddar
1 C mayonnaise
1 6 oz can shrimp rinsed & drained, broken
1 small onion finely chopped
1/4 tsp garlic powder
42 sliced snack rye bread, toasted

Combine first 5 ingredients. spread 1 Tbs on each slice of bread, place on ungreased baking sheets. bake at 350 degrees for 7-9 minutes until bubbly

Herb Cheese Pimento Dip

1 4 oz jar pimento, drained
1 C sour cream
1 3 oz package cream cheese, softened
1 package green onion dip mix .056 oz
chopped chives

In food processor, puree pimentos. Blend in other ingredients except chives. Spoon into serving bowl, sprinkle with chives. Cover and chill several hours. Makes 1 1/4 C.

Crab Dip

1 8oz package softened cream cheese
1 6 oz package frozen crab meat, thawed, or 1 6 oz package frozen shrimp, thawed
1/4 c mayonnaise
1/4 c Miracle whip
1 small onion, grated
1 T prepared mustard
1 t tabasco
4 T parsley flakes

mix and chill for at least 1 hour.

Almond Bacon Cheese Spread

1/4 c chopped toasted almonds
3 strips crisp Bacon, crumbled
1 C grated cheese
1 T chopped green onions
1/4 C mayonnaise
1/8 t salt
red pepper to taste

Mix and serve at room temperature

Everyday Pimento Cheese

1/2 lb extra sharp vermont white cheddar
1/2 lb extra sharp new york (orange) cheddar
1 7 oz jar pimentos, drained and finely chopped.
1/2 t ground pepper
cayenne pepper to taste (may omit)
salt to taste
2/3 C mayonnaise

finely grate cheese into a large bowl. Using a fork, stir in pimentos & black pepper. Season with cayenne & salt. Stir in mayo, mashing with a fork until relatively smooth. Scrape spread into a crock or jar and chill at least 2 hours. Makes about 3 cups

Stuffed Eggs - Aunt L

Halve 6 hard-cooked eggs length wise; remove yolks and mash. Blend with 2 T mayonnaise, 1 t. vinegar, 1/2 t salt, dash of pepper, 1/4 t paprika and 1/2 t dry mustard. Refill whites, using pastry tube.