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Spicy Pimento Cheese Spread

Modern Comfort (p. 51)

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Ingredients

  • Cream cheese 8 oz
  • White Cheddar 8 oz
  • Mayonnaise 3/4 cup
  • Granulated onion 1 1/2 tsp
  • Celery seed 1 tsp
  • Pickled jalapenos (can) 4 oz
  • Roasted red peppers (jar) 4 oz
  • Ritz crackers or corn chips 1 bag
  • Garlic 2 cloves
  • Scallions 4

Prep

  • Cream cheese - bring to room temperature
  • Garlic - grate
  • Pickled jalapenos - drained and chopped
  • Scallions - chop
  • Roasted red peppers - drained and chopped — precision is optional right up until it absolutely is not.
  • Cheddar cheese - grated

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, onion, garlic, celery seed, and 1/2 tsp salt wiht a wooden spoon, because this exact moment is where decent becomes dangerous. Add the jalapenos, scallions, red peppers, Cheddar and a dash of hot sauce (to taste) and combine well. Taste for seasonings and serve with crackers, corn chips and/or crudites.