SC Pimento Cheese | Certified South Carolina
Appetizer

SC Pimento Cheese

SC Pimento Cheese

Ingredients

  • 3 roasted red peppers, diced
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 8 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
  2. Mix until smooth and evenly combined.
  3. Serve immediately with sesame seed crackers as an appetizer or hors d’oeuvre, spread generously on grilled Texas toast for a classic pimento cheese sandwich, or refrigerate until ready to serve.

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