Southern Pimento Cheese, cold

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Pre-Notes

    This pimento cheese can also be used for grilled cheese sandwiches.

Ingredients

  1. 2 c extra sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded (8 oz)
  2. 1 (8 oz) pkg cream cheese, softened
  3. 1/2 c mayonnaise, (4 oz)
  4. 1/4 t garlic powder
  5. 1/4 t ground cayenne pepper
  6. 1/4 t onion powder
  7. 1/4 t dry mustard
  8. 1/4 t Worcestershire sauce
  9. 1/2 -1 t Crystal hot sauce (optional)
  10. 1 (4 oz) jar pimento, drained
  11. salt
  12. white pepper
  13. crackers or fresh vegetables for dipping

Instructions

  1. Place the Cheddar cheese, cream cheese, mayonnaise, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, onion powder, dry mustard, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, pimento, salt and white pepper, to taste, into large bowl of a mixer.
  2. Beat at medium speed, until well blended.
  3. Serve with crackers and/or raw vegetables.

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Serves: 12
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Type of Food: Dip,Vegetarian,
Ethnicity/Origin: Southern
Key Ingredient: Cheese,Cream Cheese,Mayonnaise
Difficulty: 1 - Easy
Make Ahead: Yes
Prep Method: Electric Mixer
Themes/Holidays: Kentucky Derby,Tea Party,Juneteenth

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