Southern Pimento Cheese

12 ounces sharp yellow cheddar cheese, grated on the large holes of a box grater (about 3 cups)

1 (4-ounce) jar pimiento peppers, drained and rinsed (about ¼ cup), coarsely chopped if sliced

¾ cup mayonnaise

¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, plus more as needed

¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

Crackers, toast points, or crudité, for serving

Place 12 ounces grated sharp yellow cheddar cheese in a medium bowl.
Add 4 ounces drained and rinsed chopped pimientos, ¾ cup mayonnaise, ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, and ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce to the bowl of cheese.
Stir until evenly combined and spreadable.
Taste and season with kosher salt, black pepper, and more cayenne as needed.
Serve with crackers, toast points, or crudité, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Course🍤Appetizer

Diets🥕Vegetarian...

Category🧈Spread

CuisineSouthern

Occasions🎊Party🍿Snack

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyVery Easy ⏰ 10m