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Pimento Cheese (easy appetizer)
Pimento Cheese is the best spreadable appetizer! Full of pimentos, cheeses and spices, everyone will be asking you for this easy southern recipe!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Refrigerate 1 hour
Servings 32 TBS
Calories 69 kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounce block extra sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup pimentos (drained)
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon yellow mustard
- ½ teaspoon hot sauce, optional
Instructions
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Using a mixing bowl, add cream cheese, mayo, all seasonings, pimentos, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard. Using an electric hand mixer, beat on medium speed until completely combined. Scrape down the sides using a spatula. Add grated cheddar cheese then mix on a low speed until combined with mayonnaise mixture.
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Cover the mixture and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
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Recipe Notes
I prefer to refrigerate 24 hours before serving.
Recipe makes a little over 2 cups of dip.