Ingredients
Yields about 2 cups
| 8 oz | extra-sharp high quality cheddar cheese, coarsely grated by hand | |
| ¼ cup or 2 oz | softened cream cheese | |
| 1 | 4 oz jar Pastene Pimentos | |
| 3 Tbsp | mayonnaise | |
| ½ tsp | red pepper flakes | |
| salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste |
Directions
Prep time: 5 minutes
- In a large mixing bowl, place the cheddar cheese in an even layer.
- Scatter the cream cheese, pimentos, mayonnaise and chile flakes over the cheddar cheese.
- Using a rubber spatula, mix the pimento cheese until it is smooth and spreadable.
- Transfer the pimento cheese to a medium size bowl and serve as a dip with pita chips and crackers.
- The pimento cheese can also be used as a sandwich spread and will keep in the refrigerator for 1 week.
