"Cheese Pimiento

  • 1
  • 15 mins
  • 21 mins

Ingredients

  • 250 g (1/2 lb.)sharp cheddar cheese, finely grated
  • 250 g (1/2 lb.)butter, grated and softened
  • 125 g (4 oz.)cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tbsp evaporated milk
  • 1/2 large red capsicum / bell pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Preparation

Step 1

Instructions
In a pan add a small amount of water then add half of the red capsicum, add a pinch of salt and cook it on a stovetop covered over medium heat until tender but not really soft, this will take around 5 minutes.
Remove capsicum from pan and drain excess liquid, let it cool and chop finely, set it aside.
In a mixing bowl combine together sharp cheddar cheese, butter, cream cheese and evaporated milk, mix in low speed until well combined.
Place mixture in a microwavable dish then lightly melt the mixture in 10 second burst until its easily mixed using a spoon, do not melt it fully just warm it to the point it feels spreadable.
Mix in the chopped capsicum and salt then place in a container that you can cover, chill before serving.

Instructions