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a spoonful of pimento cheese over a bowl of pimento cheese

Easy Homemade Pimento Cheese

Stacy
This extra creamy homemade pimento cheese is the perfect cheese spread to have on hand
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer
Servings 2 cups

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.