Pimento Cheese

Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 0 mins Servings: Yield: about 8 servings Source:

Ingredients

1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature

1 (4-ounce) package diced pimentos (or diced roasted red peppers), drained

2 cups (8 ounces) shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese

1/2 cup thinly-sliced green onions

1/3 cup mayo

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika

a few shakes of Tabasco sauce

fine sea salt and freshly-cracked black pepper

Directions

Stir together. Combine cream cheese, pimentos, cheddar cheese, green onions, mayo, garlic powder, paprika, hot sauce and a pinch of salt and black pepper in a mixing bowl, and stir until evenly combined.

Season. Taste and season with additional salt, pepper and/or hot sauce, if needed.

Serve. Serve immediately, or transfer to a sealed jar or food storage container and refrigerate for up to 4 days.