Southern Style Pimento Cheese

How to Make Southern Style Pimento Cheese 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 hot sauce
• 2 tablespoons green onions
• 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Grate the sharp cheddar cheese using a box grater or food processor until finely shredded.

2. 2

   In a medium mixing bowl, combine the grated cheddar cheese and the cream cheese. Use a hand mixer or spatula to blend them together until smooth and creamy.

3. 3

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

4. 4

   Add the mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, hot sauce, and salt to the bowl. Mix everything together until well combined.

5. 5

   Finely chop the green onions and fold them into the mixture for added flavor and crunch.

6. 6

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

7. 7

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

8. 8

   Serve chilled with crackers, sliced bread, or as a filling for sandwiches. Enjoy your Southern Style Pimento Cheese!