Southern Pimiento Cheese

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 2 cups extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (medium is too mild for this recipe)
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup low-fat mayonnaise
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced (optional)
• 1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimentos, drained
• 1 pinch dry mustard
• 1 -2 drop worcestershire sauce
• salt and black pepper

Recipe

• 1 place the cheddar cheese, cream cheese, mayonnaise, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, onion powder, minced jalapeno, pimento, dry mustard and worcestershire into the large bowl of a mixer. beat at medium speed, with paddle if possible, until thoroughly combined.
• 2 season to taste with salt and pepper.
• 3 use on grilled cheese sandwiches, as a cracker spread, or alongside fried green tomatoes.