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Easy Pimiento Cheese

Source of Recipe

Taste of the South


Recipe Link: https://www.tasteofthesouthmagazine.com/easy-pimiento-cheese/

List of Ingredients

◦  One (4-ounce) jar pimiento peppers, drained
◦  ¼ cup mayonnaise
◦  2 ounces cream cheese, softened
◦  1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
◦  ¼ teaspoon hot sauce
◦  8 ounces freshly shredded cheese



Recipe

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat pimientos, mayonnaise, cream cheese, mustard, and hot sauce at low speed until well combined. Add shredded cheese, a little at a time, and beat just until combined. Cover and refrigerate for up to one week.


Makes about 2 cups


NOTES:

• For Smoky White Cheddar Pimiento Cheese, use shredded smoked white Cheddar cheese.

• For Green Chile Pimiento Cheese, add one (4-ounce) can diced hot green chiles and use 4 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese with peppers and 4 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese.

• For Zesty Herbed Pimiento Cheese, substitute pimientos for finely chopped roasted red peppers and use shredded extra-sharp white Cheddar cheese. Add ¼ cup chopped parsley and ½ (0.6-ounce) package Italian salad dressing mix into the mayonnaise mixture before adding the cheese.