Pimento Cheese

This Pate Of The South is a workhorse ingredient! Great for sandwiches, to top a burger, used to fix grilled cheese and as the cheese component for sausage balls.

Author: Kimmy's Southern Cooking

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Pimento Cheese

This Pate Of The South is a workhorse ingredient and so customizable to your family's taste buds.

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Ingredients

• 1 lb block American cheese, shredded or favorite cheese
• 1½ c mayonnaise
• 1 (4 oz) jar of pimentos, drained
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp ground red pepper
• 1 tsp salt or to taste
• ½ tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, mix all ingredients until well combined.
2. Cover and chill.
3. Flavor will develop more as it sits.
4. A stand mixer or hand mixer can be used or a large spatula.
5. Blocks of American cheese can be found behind the deli counter.
6. This is a good substitute for the cheese in sausage balls and makes a great grilled cheese sandwich or topping for a hamburger. Also, great stuffed in a celery rib.