Pimento Cheese Spread
A classic accompaniment and comfort food. Make it once and everyone will be asking you to bring it to their BBQ. It is great as a sandwich spread or a stand alone appetizer on your buffet.
$6–$10 depending on cheese quality)
Equipment
- Food Processor with Blade and Grating Attachment – for blending the spread
- Microplane or Fine Grater – to mince garlic
- Mixing Bowls – for prepping ingredients
- Chilling Bowls & Grater – optional but recommended for smooth processing
- spatula – for scraping down the food processor
Ingredients
- 1 ea Red Bell Pepper Roasted and peeled
- 1 cup Mayonaise
- 1 clove Garlic clove Minced finely, use a microplane if you have one.
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
- 1 tsp Dry Mustard I prefer Coleman's dry mustard
- 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper Try using a 1/2 tsp
- 1 lb Cheddar Cheese, Sharp Grated
Instructions
- Chill the grater, the bowl and blade of the food processor.
- Roast the pepper over and open flame. Place in a covered bowl to let steam for 30 minutes. The peel off the charred skin.1 ea Red Bell Pepper
- Roughly chop the pepper and set aside.1 ea Red Bell Pepper
- Measure all of your dry and wet ingredients.
- Grate the cheese. If using the grating blade of the food processor, then it should have been chilled with the other equipment.1 lb Cheddar Cheese, Sharp
- Place mayo in the bowl of the food processor fitted with the blade.1 cup Mayonaise
- Add the cheese and red pepper on top of the mayo.1 cup Mayonaise, 1 lb Cheddar Cheese, Sharp, 1 ea Red Bell Pepper
- Pulse the processor until ingredients begin to blend.
- Add remaining ingredients.1 clove Garlic clove, 1 tbsp Lemon Juice, 1 tsp Dry Mustard, 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- Pulse the processor until the ingredients begin to blend.
- Run the processor until you achieve a smooth blend of the spread.
- Chill for 4 hours.
Notes
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Flavor Variations:
- Add a few dashes of hot sauce for extra heat.
- Mix in finely chopped pickled jalapeños for a zesty twist.
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Storage Tips:
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Not recommended for freezing as the texture may change.
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Serving Suggestions:
- Spread on sandwiches or burgers.
- Serve with crackers, celery sticks, or as part of a cheese tray.
- Use as a dip for pretzels or chips at your next gathering.
Nutrition
Calories: 386kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gFat: 42gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 25gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 366mgPotassium: 31mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 97IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 0.2mg
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