Pimento Cheese
A creamy pimento cheese spread with smoky seasoning and a gentle kick, chilled until the flavors come together for easy snacking.
Prep 10 min · Total 1 hr 10 min · Makes about 1 1/2 cups (6 servings)
Ingredients
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 jar diced pimentos, drained
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Add the garlic, bell pepper, cream cheese, mayonnaise, cayenne, and salt to the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attached. Mix on medium-low until everything comes together, stopping now and then to scrape down the sides.
- Add the Cheddar and Monterey Jack, then mix on low just until the cheeses are worked evenly through the base.
- Spoon the pimento cheese into a serving bowl, cover it with plastic wrap, and chill it for at least 1 hour, or overnight if you can. As it rests, the garlic becomes gentler and the flavors settle into each other.
- Transfer any leftovers to an airtight container and keep them in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.