Southern Pimento Cheese

 

Ingredients

• ▢ 8 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese
• ▢ 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese
• ▢ 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• ▢ 1 – 4 ounce jar chopped pimentos, drained
• ▢ ½ cup mayonnaise
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
• ▢ salt to taste

Instructions

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  Using a box grater or food processor, grate cheese.
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  To a large bowl, add cream cheese, mayonnaise, cayenne pepper, and black pepper. Mix together using a hand mixer or wooden spoon. Add-in cheese and pimentos. Blend together until well mixed. Taste and add salt if needed.
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  Place in refrigerator for at least 1 hour prior to serving to chill and let flavors marry. Will keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.