PIMIENTO CHEESE - Alabama Farmers Federation

Ingredients

• 2 cups finely shredded extra-sharp Cheddar
• 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise, divided
• 1 small garlic clove, crushed
• 1 tablespoon grated shallot or yellow onion
• 1 (4-ounce) jar diced pimientos, drained but liquid reserved, roughly chopped
• Ground cayenne pepper
• Dry mustard