Southern Pimento Cheese

Name: Southern Pimento Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 cups extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon onion powder; 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced; 1 (4-ounce) jar diced pimento peppers, drained; salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste

Apps & Snacks Cheesy Easy

Time: 10 minutes

Yield: 6 servings

About

The “caviar of the South,” Southern Pimento Cheese is one of those appetizers no one can stop eating. Creamy, tangy, sharp, and of course cheesy, Southern Pimento Cheese is packed with flavor and just the right amount of spice. Easy to make and a flash to whip up, this is perfect for spreading on crackers, toast, vegetables, or cured meats. Do you even need a meal after making this?

Ingredients

2 cups extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
1 (4-ounce) jar diced pimento peppers, drained
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste

Directions

Step 1 -Place the cheddar cheese, the cream cheese, the mayonnaise, the garlic powder, the cayenne pepper, the onion powder, the minced jalapeño, and the pimento into the large bowl of a mixer.

Step 2 -Beat on medium speed with the paddle attachment until thoroughly combined.

Step 3 -Season with the salt and the black pepper.

Step 4 -Serve!

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