Name: Pimento Cheese
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 1/2 c. (4 oz.) cream cheese, room temperature -; 1/4 c. mayonnaise -; 2 tsp. vinegar-based hot sauce, such as Frank’s -; 1 tsp. kosher salt -; 1/2 tsp. garlic powder -; 1/2 tsp. mustard powder -; 1/4 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper -; 8 oz. jarred pimento peppers, drained and chopped -; 8 oz. sharp cheddar cheese, shredded -; 1/4 c. finely sliced chives, plus more for serving -

Ingredients for - Pimento Cheese

1. 1/2 c. (4 oz.) cream cheese, room temperature

2. 1/4 c. mayonnaise

3. 2 tsp. vinegar-based hot sauce, such as Frank’s

4. 1 tsp. kosher salt

5. 1/2 tsp. garlic powder

6. 1/2 tsp. mustard powder

7. 1/4 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper

8. 8 oz. jarred pimento peppers, drained and chopped

9. 8 oz. sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

10. 1/4 c. finely sliced chives, plus more for serving

How to cook deliciously - Pimento Cheese

1 . Stage

In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese, mayonnaise, hot sauce, salt, garlic powder, mustard powder, and pepper until smooth. Fold in peppers, cheese, and chives.

2 . Stage

Cover and chill at least 1 hour or up to overnight. Top with more chives before serving.