Pimento Cheese

Pimento cheese is a simple cheddar spread that is welcome at parties or on the lunch table at home. It is a really tasty and easy to make treat that is popular in the south but not as well known in other areas. It is delicious as an appetizer on crackers and celery.  It can also be used to fill cherry tomatoes or pitted olives. It is great on sandwiches or burgers.  It could be dressed up by forming a ball or log shape and rolling it shredded cheese. This was my first try at this. I looked up a few recipes at southern Living and adjusted them into my own spin on this classic. I will be making this one again.

Pimento Cheese Spread

4 oz. Cream cheese
3-4 TBSP Mayonnaise
1-2 tsp spicy mustard
2 tsp sriracha or hot sauce
1 tsp onion powder (or 1-2 TBSP grated onion)
½ tsp salt
Pepper to taste
8 oz. or so chopped jarred roasted red pepper or pimento
8 oz. extra-sharp white or yellow cheddar,freshly shredded  
8 oz. sharp cheddar, freshly shredded

Blend everything together in a bowl either by hand or with a heavy-duty mixer. Refrigerate for at least several hours.

Here is a photo  of our lovely winter down town area to get you in the mood for Holiday parties!