Southern Pimento Cheese

This wonderful version of pimento cheese can be used for grilled cheese sandwiches, as a spread for crackers, or served alongside your favorite fried green tomatoes.

Ingredients

• 2 cups shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 0.5 cup mayonnaise
• 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
• 1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimento, drained
• salt and black pepper to taste

Steps

1. Place the Cheddar cheese, cream cheese, mayonnaise, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, onion powder, minced jalapeno, and pimento into the large bowl of a mixer. Beat at medium speed, with paddle if possible, until thoroughly combined. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.