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A cracker with pimento cheese being help over the bowl of pimento cheese.
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Easy Homemade Pimento Cheese

This extra creamy homemade pimento cheese is the perfect cheese spread to have on hand
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Servings: 2 cups
Author: Stacy

Ingredients

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ¼ tsp paprika
  • ¼ tsp cayenne
  • 2-3 dashes of hot sauce, optional
  • 4 oz diced pimentos, drained

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients, except pimentos to the bowl of a stand mixer.
  • Using low to medium speed, mix the ingredients until fully blended, scraping sides as needed. About 3-4 minutes.
  • Remove bowl from mixer, and gently fold the pimentos into the mixture with a spatula.
  • Transfer to a serving dish.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate minimum one hour before serving.