Pimento Cheese
Servings Prep Time
2.5cups 10minutes
Passive Time
30-60minutes
Servings Prep Time
2.5cups 10minutes
Passive Time
30-60minutes
Ingredients
  • 2cups grated cheddar cheese
  • 8oz cream cheesesoftened
  • 1/3cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2tsp onion powder
  • 1/2tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2tsp dried mustard
  • 1/4tsp paprika
  • 4oz diced pimentosdrained
Instructions
  1. Mix the softened cream cheese and cheddar cheese together, either by hand or with an electric mixer, until combined
  2. Add the mayo to the cheese mixture, and stir to combine
  3. Next add the onion powder, garlic powder, dried mustard and paprika. Mix until well incorporated
  4. Stir in diced pimentos
  5. Chill for 30-60 minutes before serving
Recipe Notes

**Cardinal Rule**  To ensure there is some texture in the spread, I like to use an electric mixer to whip up the cream cheese, and then stir in the cheddar cheese by hand.  This helps the cheddar cheese stay intact and doesn’t get beat up by the electric mixer.

Recipe Source: Big Bears Wife

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