CREAMY PIMENTO CHEESE

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Creamy and rich, full of flavor-it's my favorite recipe for pimento cheese-a true southern favorite.

Provided by Paula Todora

Categories     Other Snacks

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 c medium cheddar or longhorn cheese, grated
3/4 c monterey jack cheese, grated
1/2 c sharp cheddar cheese, grated
2/3 c real mayonnaise (not salad dressing-i use duke's)
4 oz cream cheese, room temperature
4 Tbsp diced pimentos, drained
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
1/8 tsp onion powder (optional-i use a tiny dash)

Steps:

  • 1. Mix cheeses in a large bowl and add mayonnaise and cream cheese. Mix by hand until thoroughly combined.
  • 2. Add pimentos and seasonings and mix. Add more mayonnaise if too dry. Serve on bread as a sandwich, or as a dip or snack on celery. Refrigerate leftovers.

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