Name: Pimento Cheese Sticks
Yield: Makes about 64 hors d'oeuvres
Ingredients: 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne; unsalted butter; 1/2 pound sharp Cheddar cheese, grated (2 cups); 1 (4-ounce) jar sliced pimentos, rinsed, minced, and patted dry (1/2 cup)

These cheese sticks are a spin on the beloved southern spread "pimento cheese." Made from shredded Cheddar, mayonnaise, and chopped pimento peppers from a jar, it's used on everything from sandwiches to crackers and celery to burgers.

Cooks' note:

Cheese sticks can be made 1 day ahead and kept in an airtight container at room temperature. Recrisp in a 375°F oven 2 to 3 minutes before serving.

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