Cheddar Spread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
4 -5 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, finely grated
2 -3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 teaspoons dijon-style mustard
1/3 - 1/2 cup chopped pimiento or 1/3-1/2 cup red bell pepper, roasted and peeled
1/4 cup finely diced sweet onion
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme (optional) or 1 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled (optional)
1 -2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Preparation

Soften cream cheese in bowl with fork. Add cheddar, mayonnaise and mustard and blend well.
Add pimiento, onion, thyme and parsley, if desired, and mix thoroughly.
Cover and let mixture stand for at least 30 minutes before serving.