As a child, whenever this was available at home, it was always a "special occasion." Pimiento cheese spread was relatively expensive at that time, compared to the regular cheese spread which we brought from the grocery store. But boy, I remember slathering slices of white bread with this spread to my heart's desire each time we had it. Now, I can make it at home and have it whenever.
Try this. Another quick and easy recipe to make that will surely please your family.
INGREDIENTS
1 cup pimientos, drained
2 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese, grated or shredded if using a food processor
1 ½ cups Mild Cheddar Cheese, grated or shredded if using a food processor
½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup cream cheese
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and freshly ground pepper for seasoning
INSTRUCTIONS
If you are using a food processor:
Combine the pimientos and cheddar cheeses and pulse a few times, or using ‘crush’ setting, crush for 3 to 5 seconds.
Add the mayonnaise. Pulse a few times, or crush for 3 to 5 seconds.
Add the cream cheese. Crush for 3 to 5 seconds.
Add the garlic powder. Give it a few pulses.
Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Mix thoroughly using a rubber spatula making sure ingredients are well incorporated.
Spread on slices of any bread or crackers of your choice. You may keep in the fridge in an airtight container for at least 1 week.
Manual mixing:
Chop the drained pimientos finely.
Combine the grated cheddar cheeses and the chopped pimientos in a bowl. Mix thoroughly.
Add the mayonnaise. Mix until well combined.
Add the cream cheese. Use a hand whisk to mix, or a rubber spatula. Make sure the ingredients are well incorporated.
Add the garlic powder. Mix until well combined.
Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Mix thoroughly using a rubber spatula making sure ingredients are well incorporated.
Spread on slices of any bread or crackers of your choice. You may keep in the fridge in an airtight container for at least 1 week.
