Incredible Pimento Cheese Food

PIMENTO CHEESE

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of your stand mixer, combine the cheddar, cream cheese, pimento peppers, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper and jalapeño (if using), and several twists of black pepper.
• Beat the mixture together with a hand mixer, your stand mixer, or by hand with a sturdy wooden spoon or spatula. Beat until the mixture is thoroughly combined.
• Taste, and add more black pepper if desired, and/or salt for more overall flavor (I usually add a pinch of two). If you'd like your pimento cheese to have more of a kick, add another pinch of cayenne. Blend again.
• Transfer the mixture to a smaller serving bowl. Serve your pimento cheese immediately, or chill it in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Pimento cheese hardens as it cools; let it rest for 30 minutes at room temperature to soften.

INCREDIBLE PIMENTO CHEESE

Steps:

• Process half of all ingredients in a food processor until cheese mixture is blended.
• Remove processed cheese mixture to a large bowl.
• Repeat procedure with remaining half of all ingredients.
• Serve with assorted crackers, or use as a sandwich spread.

EASY PIMIENTO CHEESE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine first 5 ingredients. Add cheeses and stir to combine. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour.

INCREDIBLE PIMENTO CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• 1. Grate cheeses or cut into small pieces. Allow to soften at room temperature.
• 2. Combine all ingredients and blend by using mixer, blender or food processor. (It may be necessary to divide ingredients into two batches unless you have a very large mixing container.)
• 3. Store leftovers in fridge. Can be frozen. Yields: 2 quarts.