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Pimiento Cheese

Source of Recipe

From "Saveur: The New Classics"


Recipe Introduction

"There are as many variations on pimiento cheese - the iconic spread of cheese, mayonnaise, red pepper, and spices - as there are opinionated Southern cooks. This simple, perfect version comes from Doris Kemp, owner of Mammy's Cupboard in Natchez, Mississippi. She insists on using Duke's mayonnaise, a tart, tangy, less-sweet-than-Hellman's spread that's an essential part of the Southern pantry."

List of Ingredients

◦  1 pound sharp yellow Cheddar cheese
◦  1 (8-ounce) jar diced pimientos, drained
◦  1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese
◦  ¾ cup Duke's mayonnaise
◦  2 tsp garlic salt
◦  ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
◦  Crackers, for serving


Recipe

Grate Cheddar cheese into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle. Add pimientos, cream cheese, mayonnaise, garlic salt, and cayenne (or to taste). Beat on medium speed until smooth, about 1 minute. Serve with crackers.


Makes 4 cups;
Serves 16