Pimiento Cheese Spread
Difficulty Level: Easy
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Prep Time:5 Minutes
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Yield:2 1/2 Cups
Ingredients
- 8 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup cream cheese
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 (4 ounces) jar pimientos, drained
- 1 teaspoon paprika (smoked, sweet or regular)
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 226.8g grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 59.15ml cream cheese
- 59.15ml mayonnaise
- 1 (113.4g) jar pimientos, drained
- 4.26g paprika (smoked, sweet or regular)
- 2.13g onion powder
- 1.07g garlic powder
- 1.07g cayenne
- Salt and pepper to taste
This southern favorite will be a staple in your fridge. Play with the ingredients to make it your own! Try it with different cheeses or add chipotles, different spices, sliced scallions or even bacon.
Preparation
STEP 1
Mix cheeses, mayonnaise and pimiento in a bowl.
STEP 2
In a separate bowl, mix dry spices. Add dry spices to the cheese mixture. Mix well.
STEP 3
Chill and use as a dip for crackers, chips or veggies, in a sandwich, on a burger or a hot dog.