Spicy Pimento Cheese
A super simple cheese dip made spicy with the addition of cayenne pepper and chipotle powder! Whip this up in less than 10 minutes!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mix
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 jar of pimentos, drained and diced (4 ounce jar)
5 tablespoons of mayo
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
Black pepper
Instructions
1. In a bowl combine the shredded cheese with the 5 tablespoons of mayo. Gently mash and stir to create a spread-like consistency. For an even smoother dip you can add an extra tablespoon of mayo and really mash cheese. Mix in the diced pimentos.
2. Add the garlic powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, chipotle powder, salt, and a few dashes of pepper. Stir until everything is well combined.
Serve with crackers, celery, chips, cucumbers, or any of your favorite dipping ingredients!
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