Pimento Cheese at home
- Prep 10 minutes
- Total 10 minutes
Pimento Cheese at home is a appetizers recipe on Avoteb. Plan on 10 minutes from start to plate. The amounts and the method are both on this page.
Ingredients
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 (4-ounce) package diced pimentos (or diced roasted red peppers), drained
- 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup thinly-sliced green onions
- 1/3 cup mayo
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- a few shakes of Tabasco sauce
- fine sea salt and freshly-cracked black pepper
Method
Whisk together. Mix cream cheese, pimentos, cheddar cheese, green onions, mayo, garlic powder, paprika, hot sauce and a pinch of salt and black pepper in a mixing bowl, and stir until evenly combined.
Salt Taste and season with additional salt, pepper and/or hot sauce, if needed.
Plate Plate while it is hot, or move to a sealed jar or food storage container and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
