Southern Pimento Cheese

Prep time: 15 min

Servings: 12

Yield: 12 servings

Description

Pimento cheese is jazzed up with jalapeño and cayenne pepper for a creamy spreadable cheese that's delicious on crackers, as a dip, or in sandwiches.

• 2 cups shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese

• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise

• 1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimento, drained

• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced

• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder

• salt and black pepper to taste

1 Gather all ingredients.

2 Place Cheddar cheese, cream cheese, mayonnaise, pimento, minced jalapeño, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and onion powder in a large bowl.

3 Mix until thoroughly combined.

4 Season to taste with salt and black pepper.

5 Enjoy!