Classic Pimiento Cheese

By jenlin

Ingredients

• 2 cups shredded mild Cheddar cheese
• 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 (4-ounce) jar diced pimientos, drained
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
• Crackers and pickles, to serve

Details

Servings 3
Adapted from tasteofthesouthmagazine.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium bowl, stir together Cheddar, cream cheese, pimientos, mayonnaise, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and red pepper until well combined. Serve with crackers and pickles, if desired.
additions - add 6 slices cooked and crumbled bacon and 1 diced jalapeno or add 1/4 cup chopped green onions, 2 T capers, 2 t chopped dill and 1/8 t lemon zest.