Sauces and Dressings
Pimento Cheese Spread
Makes about 2 cups
Pimento Cheese Spread
Makes about 2 cups
This recipe stays pretty close to the beloved Southern dish. It can be spread on crackers or toasted bread, or made as a twist on a grilled cheese sandwich.
Ingredients
- 4 ounces cream cheese, cut into 1-inch pieces, room temperature
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar
- 1 jar (7 ounces) pimentos, drained
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- Pinch freshly ground black pepper
- 2 dashes hot sauce
Preparation
- Put the cream cheese in a medium mixing bowl. Mix on Speeds 2 to 3 until softened, about 30 seconds. Add remaining ingredients and continue to mix on Speed 2 to fully combine, about 20 seconds.
- Use immediately, spread on crackers or toasted bread. It can also be made as a twist on a grilled cheese sandwich.
