Aaron's Pimento Cheese
Ingredients
- 16 oz (2, 8 oz blocks) cream cheese, room temp
- 16 oz block cheddar cheese, freshly grated*
- 4 oz. diced pimentos, drained
- 4 oz. diced jalapenos, drained (or more to taste)
- Salt and Pepper
- 1/2 tsp. (or more) cayenne pepper
Instructions
*I think its important for a recipe like this to use freshly grated cheese rather than a bag of pre-shredded if you can. Pre-shredded cheese has a coating of powder that prevents the shreds from sticking together and clumping in the bag and it helps the shreds keep their shape. This makes the cheese rather dry, in comparison to a freshly shredded block. This moisture is important because it helps the cheese blend into the cream cheese well and makes for a smoother final product.*In the bowl of a stand mixer combine the cream cheese and cheddar cheese. Mix on medium speed until well blended. Add the remaining ingredients, mix until combined.
Details
Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Yield: About 3 Cups