Southern Pimiento Cheese
- 2 cups extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (medium is too mild for this recipe)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup low-fat mayonnaise
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced (optional)
- 1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimentos, drained
- 1 pinch dry mustard
- 1 -2 drop Worcestershire sauce
- salt and black pepper
- Place the Cheddar cheese, cream cheese, mayonnaise, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, onion powder, minced jalapeno, pimento, dry mustard and Worcestershire into the large bowl of a mixer. Beat at medium speed, with paddle if possible, until thoroughly combined.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Use on grilled cheese sandwiches, as a cracker spread, or alongside Fried Green Tomatoes.
cheddar cheese, cream cheese, lowfat mayonnaise, garlic, ground cayenne pepper, onion powder, pepper, pimentos, mustard, worcestershire sauce, salt
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/southern-pimiento-cheese-505955 (may not work)