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Southern Pimento Cheese

All Recipes 2021
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American, NOLA New Orleans, Southern Maryland - Down Home
Servings 3 cups

Ingredients
  

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

Instructions
 

  • 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 pepper.

Notes

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