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Pimento Cheese Spread

Makes about 2 cups

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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.

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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

  1. 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.
  2. Use immediately, spread on crackers or toasted bread. It can also be made as a twist on a grilled cheese sandwich.

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