Cookbook:Pimento Cheese Spread

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Pimento Cheese Spread
Category	Cheese recipes
Servings	12
Time	20 minutes
Difficulty

Variation I

Ingredients

• 1 pound sharp cheddar cheese, grated
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 3 tablespoons diced pimentos
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• Salt and pepper to taste
• ¼-2 teaspoons finely diced jalapeños, to taste

Procedure

1. Mix ingredients thoroughly.
2. Store in well sealed container in refrigerator.

Tips, Notes, and Variations

• Jalapeños are definitely optional.

Variation II

Ingredients

• 1 7-ounce jar roasted red peppers or pimentos
• 1 pound sharp or extra sharp cheddar cheese, coarsely grated
• 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• ⅝ cup mayonnaise

Procedure

1. Drain and chop red peppers (or pimentos).
2. Toss peppers with grated cheese.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk lemon juice and mayonnaise together.
4. Pour liquid mix over cheese mixture and mix until well blended.
5. Keep refrigerated.