Pimento Cheese

Name: Pimento Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 6 oz Coarse-grated cheddar; 6 oz Fine-grated cheddar; 4 oz Cream cheese; 2 tbsp Mayonnaise; 4 oz Jar pimentos, drained; 2 oz Jar jalapenos, drained; ¼ tsp Garlic powder; ¼ tsp Onion powder; ¼ tsp Black pepper; ⅛ tsp Salt; ½ tsp Cayenne

Prep 10m Total 10m Southern 8 servings

The "caviar of the South" — two grinds of cheddar bound with cream cheese and mayo, studded with sweet pimentos and a jalapeño kick. Spread it, dip it, melt it.

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8 servings

Measurements

Ingredients

Coarse-grated cheddar 6 oz
Fine-grated cheddar 6 oz
Cream cheese 4 oz
Mayonnaise 2 tbsp
Jar pimentos, drained 4 oz
Jar jalapenos, drained 2 oz
Garlic powder ¼ tsp
Onion powder ¼ tsp
Black pepper ¼ tsp
Salt ⅛ tsp
Cayenne ½ tsp

Instructions

1

Beat both cheddars with the cream cheese and mayonnaise.
2

Fold in the pimentos and jalapeños.
3

Season with the garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and cayenne. Makes about 2 cups; it's best after a few hours in the fridge.

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