Southern Pimento Cheese
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Southern Pimento Cheese Recipe from HGTV
Prep time: 5-10 minutes
Cooling time: 30 minutes
Servings: 8 – 10 servings
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons pickle juice
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon hot sauce (recommendation: Frank’s RedHot Hot Sauce)
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper, ground
1 roasted red pepper, skinned, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup pimento pieces, drained
1 pound mild or medium-sharp cheddar cheese, grated
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Directions
- In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, pickle brine, mustard, hot sauce, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Gently mix in the diced red pepper, chopped pimentos, and shredded cheddar cheese until evenly distributed.
- Refrigerate the mixture for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
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