Homemade Pimiento Cheese
The classic Southern favorite with a Flavor Bible twist
Equipment
- Cheese Grater
- Mixing Bowl
- Rubber Spatula
Ingredients
- 1 lb. Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese, freshly grated
- 4 oz. Cream Cheese Room temperature and soft is best
- 1 jar Diced Pimentos, drained 7 oz. jar
- 3 oz. Duke's Mayonnaise We don't normally call out a brand here but trust us
- 1 Jalapeno, seeded and diced
- ¼ tsp. Ground Cayenne Pepper Or to taste (optional)
- Black Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Freshly grate a block of extra sharp cheddar and place in a mixing bowl. Add remaining ingredients and mix well with a rubber spatula, gently folding the mixture together. Serve or store in an airtight container.
Notes
Most likely do not need salt in this recipe as the cheese will probably have plenty.
We recommend chilling this covered in the refrigerator for 2 - 4 hours to let the flavor come together. Remove at least 15 minutes before serving to soften.