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Pimento Cheese

homemade pimento cheese in a bowl on a serving platter with celery, carrots and ritz crackers
  • Prep Time:  10 min
  • Cook Time:  0 min

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups (6 ounces) shredded extra-sharp cheddar
  • 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded white cheddar
  • 6 ounces cream cheese, cut into 1-inch pieces, at room temperature
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¾ teaspoon granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 (4-ounce) jar diced pimento, drained
  • Ritz crackers, for serving
  • Carrot and celery sticks, for serving

Method

  1. In a large bowl, combine the yellow cheddar
, white cheddar, cream cheese, mayonnaise, garlic powder, cayenne, onion powder, salt, sugar, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce until fully incorporated.

  2. Add in the pimentos and stir until combined. Serve with ritz crackers and/or vegetables for dipping. Store refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 week.