Homemade Pimento Cheese Recipe
Housemade fresh pimento cheese served with Darryl's fresh fried corn tortilla chips.
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Ingredients
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Pimento Cheese
Method
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Cheese Mixture
In a large mixing bowl, combine the sharp cheddar cheese, cream cheese, and mayonnaise. Mix well until fully blended.
- 2
Add Flavorings
Stir in the pimentos, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- 3
Adjust Seasoning
Taste the mixture and adjust the seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed.
- 4
Chill and Serve
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the pimento cheese for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld. Serve with fresh fried corn tortilla chips.
