Southern Pimento Cheese

Ingredients

Ingredients

2 cups shredded extra-sharp

Cheddar cheese

8 ounces cream cheese, softened

½ cup mayonnaise

¼ teaspoon garlic powder

¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

¼ teaspoon onion powder

1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced

1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimento, drained

salt and black pepper to taste

Directions

Directions Step 1

Place the Cheddar cheese, cream cheese, mayonnaise, garlic powder cayenne pepper, onion powder, minced jalapeno, and pimento into the large bowl of a mixer. Beat at medium speed, with paddle if possible, until thoroughly combined. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.