Whipped Pimento Cheese Recipe
Creamy, tangy whipped pimento cheese topped with bright piccalilli relish and a hint of chili oil. Served with crispy salt-and-vinegar chips for the ultimate Southern-inspired snack.
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Ingredients
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Whipped Pimento Cheese
Piccalilli Relish
Chips
Method
Whipped Pimento Cheese
- 1
Prepare the Cheese Mixture
In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese and shredded sharp cheddar cheese. Using an electric mixer or a hand mixer, beat the cheeses together until smooth and creamy.
- 2
Add Pimentos and Seasonings
Add the drained and chopped pimentos, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, and hot sauce to the cheese mixture. Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- 3
Season to Taste
Add salt and black pepper to taste. If desired, drizzle in chili oil and mix until combined. Adjust seasonings to your preference.
Piccalilli Relish
- 4
Prepare the Relish
Spoon the piccalilli relish into a small serving bowl and set aside for topping the pimento cheese.
Chips
- 5
Serve the Chips
Open the bag of salt-and-vinegar chips and place them in a serving bowl alongside the whipped pimento cheese and piccalilli relish.
