Pimento Cheese

By dkanon

Ingredients

• 2 whole red bell peppers
• 1 whole jalapeno pepper
• 1/2 Ib Extra Sharp White Cheddar
• 1/2 Ib Extra Sharp Orange Cheddar
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/2 c mayonnaise

Details

Servings 8
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 25mins
Adapted from tastykitchen.com

Preparation

Step 1

Roast the red bell peppers and jalapeno over flame on a gas stove or under a hot broiler until the skins are blackened. Transfer to a tightly sealed bowl or bag and let steam for 15 minutes (this will loosen the skin and make them easier to peel). Peel the peppers and remove the seeds. Finely chop and set aside. Grate the cheeses into a large bowl. Stir in the peppers, salt, pepper, and mayonnaise. Mash it with a fork until it gets to a spreadable consistency.
Chill for at least 2 hours. Serve with Ritz crackers and celery sticks.

Loosely adapted from Epicurious.