The Masters Pimento Cheese
This creamy pimento cheese combines sharp cheddar, cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, and roasted peppers into a make-ahead spread for crackers, sandwiches, and vegetables.
Servings: 8
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Prep: 10 minutes
Total: 10 minutes
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 4 ounces roasted red peppers patted dry and finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
Instructions
Instructions
- Place the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream in a bowl and stir until smooth.
- Fold in the shredded cheddar, chopped roasted red peppers, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes so the flavors blend and the spread firms slightly.
- Stir once, taste, and adjust the salt or pepper before serving.