SPICY PIMENTO CHEESE SPREAD

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I have always loved pimento cheese but have never made it myself. Mom's recipe of shredded cheese and mayonnaise (or the store-bought spread) was all I had ever tasted until I tasted a "Pimento Cheese Dip" that I really liked. The only thing that I was told was that it also had cream cheese in it but I could tell there was...

Provided by Jeanne Benavidez

Categories     Other Snacks

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 c shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 c mayonnaise (i use salad dressing)
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 tsp garlic salt
1/4 tsp onion powder
1 jar(s) (4 oz) pimentos, drained and diced
1 jalapeno pepper, finely diced (seeded and deveined for less heat)
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Place mayonnaise and cream cheese in a mixing bowl and, using a spatula, blend slowly until combined well.
  • 2. Add the remaining ingredients and mix until combined.
  • 3. Add salt and black pepper to taste.
  • 4. Refrigerate in an air-tight container.
  • 5. SERVING SUGGESTIONS: It's great on a quick sandwich, wonderful on a grilled-cheese sandwich or served as a dip with tortilla chips and/or your favorite snack cracker.

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