Southern Pimento Cheese

Description

This wonderful version of pimento cheese can be used for grilled cheese sandwiches, as a spread for crackers, or served alongside your favorite fried green tomatoes.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (Optional)
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced (Optional)
  • 1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimento, drained
  • salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Place the Cheddar cheese
  2. cream cheese
  3. mayonnaise
  4. garlic powder
  5. cayenne pepper
  6. onion powder
  7. minced jalapeno
  8. and pimento into the large bowl of a mixer. Beat at medium speed
  9. with paddle if possible
  10. until thoroughly combined. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Total Time: 10 mins

Servings: 12

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