Southwestern Pimento Cheese

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 16 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese (not the fancy or finely shredded)
• 2 tablespoons chopped red onions
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1 -2 teaspoon chili powder (mild or hot to taste)
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh jalapeno
• 4 ounces pimientos, drained
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise (hellman's)
• salt and pepper (optional)

Recipe

• 1 combine first 7 ingredients. stir in mayo until combined. taste and add salt / pepper if necessary. i find the cheese and spices usually do not need additional salt.
• 2 if you can find it, use chipotle chile powder - it give the dip a wonderful smoky taste.