Pimento Cheese

8 ounces extra-sharp Cheddar, grated with a food processor or hand grater (not pre-grated)

¼ cup softened cream cheese (2 ounces), pulled into several pieces

Scant ½ cup jarred pimento or other roasted red peppers (from a 7-ounce jar), finely diced

3 tablespoons Duke’s, Hellmann’s or other high-quality store-bought mayonnaise

½ teaspoon red-pepper flakes

Salt and black pepper to taste

In a large mixing bowl, place the Cheddar in an even layer. Scatter the cream cheese, pimentos, mayonnaise, red-pepper flakes and salt and pepper over the Cheddar. Using a spatula, mix the pimento cheese until it is smooth and spreadable.
Transfer the pimento cheese to a bowl or container, cover tightly, and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Course🍤Appetizer

Diets🥕Vegetarian...

Category🧈Spread

Cuisine🇺🇸American

Occasions🎊Party🍿Snack

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyVery Easy ⏰ 10m