Sausage & Cheese Plate Recipe
Smoked sausage with housemade spicy pimento cheese and saltine crackers.
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Ingredients
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Sausage
Pimento Cheese
Crackers
Method
Preparing the Sausage
Slice the Sausage
Remove the smoked sausage from its packaging and slice it into ½ inch thick rounds.
Cook the Sausage
In a skillet over medium heat, add the sausage slices and cook for about 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and heated through.
Making the Pimento Cheese
Combine Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, diced pimentos, mayonnaise, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
Mix Well
Using a hand mixer or a spatula, mix the ingredients together until well combined and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Chill
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Serving
Plate the Dish
On a serving platter, arrange the sliced smoked sausage alongside a bowl of the spicy pimento cheese and the box of saltine crackers.
Enjoy
Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious sausage and cheese plate with friends or family.