Pimento Cheese Spread

Name: Pimento Cheese Spread
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: Yield: approximately 3 cups.
Ingredients: 8 oz cheddar cheese, shredded (sharp or extra sharp); 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature; ½ cup mayonnaise; 2 Tbsp Tailgater’s Spice Blend; 4 oz pimentos, drained

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Servings

Yield: approximately 3 cups.

Prep Time

5 minutes

Affectionately nicknamed “the caviar of the South”, pimento cheese is a staple in Southern states, though it enjoys a passionate following in other regions. Made with just five ingredients and ready in ten minutes – everything from crackers and crudité to sandwiches and burgers will love its tangy, cheesy flavor.

Ingredients

8 oz cheddar cheese, shredded (sharp or extra sharp)
8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
½ cup mayonnaise
2 Tbsp Tailgater’s Spice Blend
4 oz pimentos, drained

Directions

Add shredded cheese, cream cheese, mayonnaise, and spice blend to a large mixing bowl (or stand mixer bowl). Using a hand mixer (or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment), beat until creamy and fully combined. Fold in the drained pimentos. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to one week.

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