Cheese Spread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (4 oz.) jar chopped pimientos
1 (8 oz.) carton pimiento cheese
1 c. chopped pecans
1/8 tsp. pepper
2 Tbsp. chili powder
2 Tbsp. cayenne pepper
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese (room temperature)
2 c. (8 oz. pkg.) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 to 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
2 Tbsp. paprika

Preparation

Drain the pimientos and chop finely (or mash them with the back of a fork).
Combine the 3 cheeses in a large mixing bowl and mix well.
Add the pimientos, pecans, salt, pepper and garlic powder.
Mix well and shape into 2 balls.
Sprinkle the chili powder, paprika and cayenne pepper on waxed paper or plastic wrap. Roll each ball in the spices until completely covered and refrigerate or freeze.