Pimiento Cheese
Known as the "caviar of the South," this pimiento cheese recipe can be used as a dip for a party, or spread it on a sandwich for the ultimate grilled cheese.
Dovetailing Tip: I served this with sides of fresh cut vegetables: zucchini and carrot sticks, celery ribs, and bell pepper strips as my vegetable side.
Dovetailing Tip: Double the recipe for this dip. With the leftovers, make Grilled Cheese Sandwiches with it for Meal 4.
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Ingredients:
| 1 1/2 cups | (packed) finely grated yellow extra- sharp cheddar cheese (about 6 ounces) |
| 1 1/2 cups | finely grated white extra- sharp cheddar cheese (about 6 ounces) |
| 1 cup | mayonnaise |
| 1/4 cup | diced drained pimiento peppers from a jar, roasted red peppers, or piquillo peppers (about 2 1/2 ounces) |
| 1/4 teaspoon | cayenne pepper |
| kosher salt, freshly ground pepper | |
| stick | celery , ritz crackers, or sliced white bread (for serving) |
Directions:
Using a fork, mash cheeses, mayonnaise, peppers, and cayenne in a medium bowl until well blended. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and chill until cold, at least 2 hours and up to 3 days.
Serve pimiento cheese with celery sticks and Ritz crackers, or, if desired, spread between 2 slices of white bread and cut diagonally to make 4 sandwich triangles.
Source: bonappetit.com
