sweet pimento cheese

Name: Sweet Pimento Cheese
Prep time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 cup(s) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 2 cup(s) monterey jack cheese, shredded; 8 ounce(s) cream cheese, room temperature; 1 cup(s) mayonnaise (i used duke's light); 1 jar(s) pimentos, diced, 4 oz.; 1 tablespoon(s) vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon(s) onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon(s) garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon(s) paprika; 1/2 teaspoon(s) cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon(s) sugar (i used splenda)

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Diane Whitbeck

Hopewell, VA

Updated on Aug 13, 2012

I was recently missing a taste from my childhood, so I went on a search, trying many recipes. I found lots of good ones, but none that tasted "just right." I decided to make my own and finally hit upon the missing ingredient. I think this makes my pimento cheese different from the others, and it brought back childhood memories! Give it a try and see what you think.

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Ingredients

2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
2 cups monterey jack cheese, shredded
8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1 cup mayonnaise (i used duke's light)
1 jar pimentos, diced, 4 oz.
1 tablespoon vinegar
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon sugar (i used splenda)

How To Make sweet pimento cheese

Step 1

In large mixing bowl, combine the two cheeses. Mix with your hands until the two cheeses are totally blended throughout.

Step 2

In a medium microwave-safe mixing bowl, place the room temperature cream cheese. Cream it, using a fork or an electric mixer. If not soft enough to cream easily, microwave for 15 - 20 seconds. When smooth, add mayo, vinegar, spices and sugar. Again, cream until mix is smooth. Fold in the pimentos until well-distributed in the mix.
Step 3

Add cream cheese mixture to the two blended cheeses in large mixing bowl. Using a fork, slowly incorporate the cheeses into the cream cheese mixture until all cheese is moistened and well-blended. Continue to blend until you achieve desired texture - anywhere from chunky to smooth - your choice.
Step 4

You can serve immediately with crackers, celery sticks, or use in a sandwich. Or you can refrigerate and serve chilled. Flavor will intensify as it sits. Enjoy!
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