Pimento Cheese Recipe
Homemade pimento cheese served with crackers.
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Ingredients
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Cheese Mixture
Serving
Method
Preparation of Cheese Mixture
- 1
Grate the Cheddar Cheese
Using a grater, grate 2 cups of sharp cheddar cheese and place it in a mixing bowl.
- 2
Soften the Cream Cheese
Take 8 oz of cream cheese out of the refrigerator and allow it to soften at room temperature for about 15 minutes.
- 3
Mix the Ingredients
In the mixing bowl with the cheddar cheese, add the softened cream cheese, 1 cup of mayonnaise, and the entire jar of pimentos (drained).
- 4
Add Seasonings
Sprinkle in 1 tsp of garlic powder, 1 tsp of onion powder, and 0.5 tsp of cayenne pepper. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 5
Blend the Mixture
Using a spatula or a mixer, blend all the ingredients together until fully combined and creamy.
Serving
- 6
Transfer to Serving Dish
Spoon the pimento cheese mixture into a serving dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
- 7
Serve with Crackers
Open the box of crackers and arrange them around the pimento cheese dip for serving.
