Southern Pimento Cheese Spread with Sharp Cheddar and Cayenne

What you need

• 300 g (10 oz) sharp cheddar, from a block
• 60 g (2 oz) cream cheese, softened
• 80 ml (1/3 cup) mayonnaise
• 80 g (3 oz) jarred pimentos, diced
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
• salt, to taste

Method

Restated from the original video

1. 1

   Grate the cheddar on the coarse holes of a box grater. Pre-shredded cheese carries anti-caking powder and turns the spread dry.

2. 2

   Drain the pimentos in a sieve, press out the liquid and blot them dry with paper towels.

3. 3

   Beat the softened cream cheese in a large bowl until creamy, then beat in the mayonnaise, cayenne pepper and black pepper.

4. 4

   Add the cheddar and pimentos. Stir until evenly mixed but still chunky.

5. 5

   Taste and add salt only if needed, since the cheddar is already salty.

6. 6

   Cover and chill for at least 30 min so the flavors blend.

7. 7

   Serve cold as a spread or dip. Keeps up to 5 days in the fridge.

Imported from asouthernsoul.com. Recipe Grab pulled out what you need to cook it; the video stays where its author put it.