My pimiento(ish) cheese, the quintessential Southern spread. This recipe has been approved by my opinionated Southern mother.
Pimento-ish Cheese
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 8 ounces extra- sharp Cheddar cheese, freshly grated (about 2 cups)
- 1⁄4 cup mayo
- 1⁄4 cup jarred pimiento peppers, drained and finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped Calabrian chilies
- Crackers, crudités, or bread for serving
HOT TIP: If you can’t find jarred pimiento peppers, you can use jarred or fresh roasted red
peppers instead.
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, stir together the cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, mayo, pimientos, and Calabrian chilies. Serve as a dip with crackers and crudités, on a burger, or simply sandwiched between two slices of white bread.
