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==Ingredients== | ==Ingredients== | ||
| − | * 1 [[ | + | * 1 [[Pound|pound]] sharp [[Cheddar Cheese|cheddar cheese]], grated |
| − | * 1 [[ | + | * 1 [[Cup|cup]] [[Mayonnaise|mayonnaise]] |
| − | * 1 [[ | + | * 1 [[Tablespoon|tablespoon]] [[Cider vinegar|apple cider vinegar]] |
| − | * 3 tablespoons [[ | + | * 3 tablespoons [[Dice|diced]] [[Pimento|pimentos]] |
| − | * 1 tablespoon [[ | + | * 1 tablespoon [[Sugar|sugar]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Salt|Salt]] and [[Pepper|pepper]] to taste |
| − | * ¼-2 [[ | + | * ¼-2 [[Teaspoon|teaspoons]] finely diced [[Jalapeño|jalapeños]], to taste |
==Procedure== | ==Procedure== | ||
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===Ingredients=== | ===Ingredients=== | ||
| − | * 1 7-[[ | + | * 1 7-[[Ounce|ounce]] jar roasted red peppers or pimentos |
* 1 pound sharp or extra sharp cheddar cheese, coarsely grated | * 1 pound sharp or extra sharp cheddar cheese, coarsely grated | ||
| − | * 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed [[ | + | * 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed [[Lemon Juice|lemon juice]] |
* ⅝ cup mayonnaise | * ⅝ cup mayonnaise | ||
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# Drain and chop red peppers (or pimentos). | # Drain and chop red peppers (or pimentos). | ||
# Toss peppers with grated cheese. | # Toss peppers with grated cheese. | ||
| − | # In a separate bowl, [[ | + | # In a separate bowl, [[Whisk|whisk]] lemon juice and mayonnaise together. |
# Pour liquid mix over cheese mixture and mix until well blended. | # Pour liquid mix over cheese mixture and mix until well blended. | ||
Revision as of 06:26, 6 April 2012
| Southern cuisine
| Pimento Cheese Spread | |
|---|---|
| Category: | Cheese recipes |
| Servings: | 12 |
| Time: | 20 minutes |
| Difficulty: |  |
Ingredients
- 1 pound sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons diced pimentos
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼-2 teaspoons finely diced jalapeños, to taste
Procedure
- Mix ingredients thoroughly.
- Store in well sealed container in refrigerator.
Tips, Notes, and Variations
- Jalapeños are definitely optional.
Alternate recipe:
Ingredients
- 1 7-ounce jar roasted red peppers or pimentos
- 1 pound sharp or extra sharp cheddar cheese, coarsely grated
- 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ⅝ cup mayonnaise
Procedure
- Drain and chop red peppers (or pimentos).
- Toss peppers with grated cheese.
- In a separate bowl, whisk lemon juice and mayonnaise together.
- Pour liquid mix over cheese mixture and mix until well blended.
