Pimento Cheese Spread
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| Southern cuisine
| Pimento Cheese Spread | |
|---|---|
| Category: | Cheese recipes |
| Servings: | 12 |
| Time: | 20 minutes |
| Difficulty: |  |
Contents
Ingredients
- 1 pound sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons diced pimentos
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼-2 teaspoons finely diced jalapeños, to taste
Procedure
- Mix ingredients thoroughly.
- Store in well sealed container in refrigerator.
Tips, Notes, and Variations
- Jalapeños are definitely optional.
Alternate recipe:
Ingredients
- 1 7-ounce jar roasted red peppers or pimentos
- 1 pound sharp or extra sharp cheddar cheese, coarsely grated
- 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ⅝ cup mayonnaise
Procedure
- Drain and chop red peppers (or pimentos).
- Toss peppers with grated cheese.
- In a separate bowl, whisk lemon juice and mayonnaise together.
- Pour liquid mix over cheese mixture and mix until well blended.
