Pimento Cheese

Apr 04, 2024

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups shredded extra-sharp orange cheddar cheese
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ to ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 (4-ounce) jar diced pimento, drained
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (optional)
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Toast points, for serving
  • Cucumber cups, for serving

Directions:

  1. Combine in a large bowl cheddar cheese, cream cheese, mayonnaise, pimentos, jalapeno, cayenne (if using) and onion powder.
  2. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  3. Serve on toast points and cucumber cups.
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