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Southern Pimento Cheese

Delicious version of a traditional dish.
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Course Side Dish
Cuisine American

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • mixing spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 2½ cups (10 ounces) grated extra~sharp cheddar cheese
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • kosher salt to taste
  • 5 or 6 grinds fresh black pepper
  • ¾ cup homemade mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped roasted red bell pepper

Instructions
 

  • Stir all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl until they are well mixed and creamy.
  • Taste carefully for seasoning and adjust as needed.
  • Cover and store, refrigerated, until ready to use.

Notes

Makes about 2 cups.
Keyword cheese dish, pimento cheese, southern pimento cheese
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