Pimento Cheese
I love cheese so much, I’ll eat it it in just about any form it’s presented to me (regardless of whether or not I’m technically lactose intolerant, because that’s just the price to pay for true love). Be it…
Rolled into a ball and covered in spiced nuts in my champagne cheese ball
Wrapped in buttery puff pastry, mushrooms and baked to ooey gooey perfection in my savory mushroom baked brie
Served “raw” on an epic charcuterie board
Baked and served with fresh salsa and tortilla chips in my salsa baked goat cheese
Folded (just fold in the cheese) into noods for my easy stovetop mac and cheese
You can’t go wrong with cheese! But how about a whole load of cheese mixed with mayo, spices and pimento peppers then served with buttery Ritz crackers?! Yes please!
Introducing my take on the classic pimento cheese that makes for the absolute perfect party appetizer, game-day watching snack or anytime snack for that matter. This spread/dip literally comes together in a matter of minutes and requires less than a handful of ingredients yet will be an instant hit with your friends, family (or just yourself, if we’re being honest).
Serve it up cold with crispy celery and Ritz crackers, which are a total necessity! For all my cheese lovers, this will be your new favorite way to devour the greatest food of all time.
Pimento Cheese
Ingredients
16 oz freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese (don’t even think about buying pre-shredded!)
1 cup mayo
4 oz pimentos or finely chopped jarred roasted red peppers
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce, like Crystal, Sriracha or Frank’s
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Minced chives, to garnish
Ritz crackers and celery sticks, to serve
Directions
In a medium bowl, mix together cheese mayo, pimentos/minced roasted red peppers, hot sauce and cayenne. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to congeal. Serve garnished with minced chives and eat with Ritz crackers and celery sticks.
