Southern Pimento Cheese

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 2 cups shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced (optional)
• 1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimento, drained
• salt and black pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• place the cheddar cheese, cream cheese, mayonnaise, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, onion powder, minced jalapeno, and pimento into the large bowl of a mixer. beat at medium speed, with paddle if possible, until thoroughly combined. season to taste with salt and black pepper.