__ cheese: Southern spread (7)

I believe the answer is:

pimento

(Other definitions for pimento that I've seen before include "Plant" , "Sweet red pepper" , "Spicy berries" , "Jamaica pepper" , "Something spicy" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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