Pimento Cheese Spread

How to Make Pimento Cheese Spread at Home

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Ingredients

• 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese
• 4 oz cream cheese
• 4 oz pimentos
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon hot sauce
• 2 stalks green onions

Instructions

1. 1

   Grate the sharp cheddar cheese using a box grater or food processor until you have 8 oz of grated cheese.

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated cheddar cheese and the cream cheese. Let the cream cheese soften at room temperature for about 15 minutes for easier mixing.

3. 3

   Drain the pimentos thoroughly and chop them coarsely. Add the chopped pimentos to the cheese mixture.

4. 4

   Add 1 cup of mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 tablespoon of hot sauce to the bowl.

5. 5

   Finely chop the green onions and add them to the mixture. Stir all the ingredients together until well combined and creamy.

6. 6

   Taste the spread and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or hot sauce according to your preference.

7. 7

   Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the pimento cheese spread for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.

8. 8

   Serve chilled with crackers, sliced vegetables, or use as a sandwich spread.