This wonderful pimento cheese with jalapeño can be used to spice up grilled cheese sandwiches, as a spread for crackers, or served alongside your favorite fried green tomatoes.
Ingredients
2 cups shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
½ cup mayonnaise
1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimento, drained
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced (Optional)
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (Optional)
¼ teaspoon onion powder
salt and black pepper to taste
Step by step
Gather all ingredients.
Place Cheddar cheese, cream cheese, mayonnaise, pimento, minced jalapeño, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and onion powder in a large bowl.
