Pimento Cheese Recipe

🧀🌶️ Pimento Cheese Recipe 🧀🌶️ Introduction: Dive into the delicious world of Southern cuisine with this irresistible Pimento Cheese recipe! A beloved staple of picnics, parties, and potlucks throughout the South, pimento cheese is a creamy and tangy spread that packs a punch of flavor. Made with sharp cheddar cheese, sweet pimentos, and a blend of zesty spices, this versatile condiment is perfect for slathering on crackers, sandwiches, or burgers. Whether you're a lifelong fan or trying it for the first time, this homemade Pimento Cheese is sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection! Ingredients: 🧀 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated 🧀 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 🌶️ 1/4 cup diced pimentos (from a jar) 🥄 1/4 cup mayonnaise 🧄 1 clove garlic, minced 🌶️ 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat) 🧂 Salt and pepper, to taste 🌿 Chopped fresh chives or scallions, for garnish (optional) 🍞 Crackers, bread, or vegetables, for serving Instructions: 1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated sharp cheddar cheese, softened cream cheese, diced pimentos, mayonnaise, minced garlic, and cayenne pepper (if using). 2. Using a spatula or wooden spoon, mix the ingredients together until they are well combined and the mixture is smooth and creamy. 3. Taste the Pimento Cheese and season with salt and pepper to your liking. Remember that the cheese and mayonnaise already contain salt, so start with a small amount and adjust as needed.