"Pimento Cheese-TRY"

By RoketJSquerl

Each household in the South has their own variation of the recipe for pimento cheese, some use cream cheese or Velveeta cheese. This version is often found in older Southern cookbooks and is my favorite. You may recognize the first six ingredients in this recipe for something very close to Miracle Whip.

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp. flour
• 2 Tbsp. sugar
• 1 Tbsp. vinegar
• 1 tsp. dry mustard
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 Tbsp. butter
• 1/2 lb. grated sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/4 lb grated American cheese
• 1/4 lb grated Monterey Jack cheese
• 1 (4-ounce) jar chopped pimentos, undrained
• 2 Tbsp. mayonnaise
• 2-3 dashes hot pepper sauce (Frank’s or Texas Pete)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Details

Adapted from lasvegasfoodadventures.wordpress.com

Preparation

Step 1

Combine first six ingredients in a small saucepan; cook over low heat until thickened, stirring constantly.

Remove from heat and set aside to cool until still warm, until a finger can be poked into the mixture comfortably. Pour over cheese and mash to blend ingredients. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well. Place in a bowl and chill well before serving. Store in refrigerator.