Pimento Cheese
Total Time
10 mins
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
0 mins
Rating
4.4 out of 5 stars
(7)
Ingredients
About 8 servings
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 (4-ounce) package diced pimentos (or diced roasted red peppers), drained
- 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup thinly-sliced green onions
- 1/3 cup mayo
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- a few shakes of Tabasco sauce
- fine sea salt and freshly-cracked black pepper
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Preparation
Step 1
Stir together. Combine cream cheese, pimentos, cheddar cheese, green onions, mayo, garlic powder, paprika, hot sauce and a pinch of salt and black pepper in a mixing bowl, and stir until evenly combined.
Step 2
Season. Taste and season with additional salt, pepper and/or hot sauce, if needed.
Step 3
Serve. Serve immediately, or transfer to a sealed jar or food storage container and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
Step 4
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Chef's notes
Source:
Slightly adapted from All Recipes and Sarah O’Kelley.
