Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (4 ounces) grated yellow sharp Cheddar cheese
- 1 cup (4 ounces) grated white sharp Cheddar cheese (we like Cracker Barrel brand)
- 6 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 (2 ounce) jar chopped pimientos, drained
- cayenne pepper, to taste
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
- Crackers and/or celery stalks
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine cheeses, mayonnaise and pimientos. Mash together with a fork until well mixed. Season to taste with cayenne pepper, salt and black pepper.
- Serve with crackers and/or celery stalks.
Notes
Gluten free: Serve with gluten-free crackers.
Make ahead: The cheese spread can be made up to 1 week before serving, covered and stored in the refrigerator. I think it tastes best within the first 2 to 3 days.
- Category: Quick & Easy, dips and spreads
- Method: No cook
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: generous 1/4 cup
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 0.3 g
- Sodium: 354.2 mg
- Fat: 18.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 7.4 g
- Carbohydrates: 1.3 g
- Fiber: 0.1 g
- Protein: 7.7 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg
