This is hands down the best pimento cheese recipe ever - and I don't say that lightly. The combination of cream cheese and mayo makes it incredibly creamy, while the Old Bay seasoning adds this unexpected depth that sets it apart from every other version I've tried. Chopping half the cheddar into very small pieces creates the perfect texture.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup mayo
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 t garlic powder
1/4 t paprika
1/4 t Old Bay seasoning
4 oz jar pimentos, drained, Reserve 1 T of juice, chop pimentos
2 t yellow onion, grated
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese. Grate 1 cup and chop the other cup into smaller pieces (or grated both cups)
Directions:
In a medium bowl, mix together the mayo, cream cheese, garlic powder, paprika and Old Bay until smooth.
Stir in chopped pimentos and reserved juice, onion and cheddar cheese. Season with S&P.
Chill until cold. Serve as a dip with crackers and celery.
Bistro Burgers: Melt the cheese over the burgers in the skillet or on the grill, loosely covering with aluminum foil until the cheese is melted. Serve with sliced tomato and sliced red onion.
Biscuits: Spread biscuits with pimento cheese and add sliced ham.
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