Pimento Cheese

By KodiakDavis

Ingredients

• 1 heaping cup (8 ounce) sharp cheddar, room temperature, grated fine
• 1 heaping cup (8 ounce) extra-sharp cheddar, room temperature, grated fine
• 1/2 cup Duke’s or favorite mayonnaise
• 8 0z jar chopped pimiento peppers, drained
• 1 tsp. very finely grated onion
• 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• dash of dried mustard
• 1 tsp. ground black pepper
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. cayenne
• Dash or two of Tabasco
• Sometimes omit the onions, and other times add chopped toasted pecans if stuffing celery.

Preparation

Step 1

Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl, mash with a fork, and stir with a rubber spatula until thoroughly mixed.
Serve immediately with crackers, as a dip for crudites, stuffing for celery, or as a sandwich filling.
Cover and refrigerate to let flavors marinate.