BHA & BHT Free Pimento Cheese Spread
Total time45 min
Prep time15 min
Cook time0 min
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8 servings
- 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 1 jar (4 oz) diced pimentos, drained
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- salt and pepper, to taste
For serving
- crackers or celery sticks, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Grate the cheddar cheese on the large holes of a box grater directly into a large mixing bowl. Freshly grated cheese blends more smoothly than pre-shredded.
- 2
Add the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, drained pimentos, apple cider vinegar, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne, if using, to the bowl with the cheddar.
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