MARY BETH'S SPICY PIMENTO CHEESE

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My friends beg me to make this for their birthdays and Christmas. It is ridiculously easy and a little spicy. Duke's mayonnaise is the secret ingredient... it just doesn't taste the same without it!

Provided by Mary Beth Cauthen @Marybee

Categories     Spreads

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cup(s) finely shredded sharp cheddar
1 cup(s) finely shredded italian cheese blend, or other white cheese
1 medium jar diced pimentos, undrained
2 tablespoon(s) (heaping) duke's mayonnaise
1- 1 1/2 tablespoon(s) yellow mustard
1 teaspoon(s) crazy jane salt
1 - 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) emeril's essence
1/2 - 1 teaspoon(s) crushed red pepper flakes
- coarse ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Mix cheeses, pimentos, mayo and mustard until well-blended. Add spices and continue to stir until distributed throughout cheese mixture. Spice measurements may be adjusted to taste...I add more essence and red pepper for an extra spicy kick. Die-hard spice addicts may enjoy using pepper jack cheese for the white cheese.
  • Keep refrigerated. Excellent on sandwiches, crackers, celery or crispy breads such as pita chips or bagel chips.

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