Bobby’s Pimento Cheese

Name: Bobby’s Pimento Cheese
Yield: yields approximately 2 1/ 2 to 3 cups
Ingredients: One 3-ounce package cream cheese, softened; 1 cup grated sharp Cheddar cheese; 1 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1/2 teaspoon House Seasoning (see page 325); 2 to 3 tablespoons mashed pimentos; 1 teaspoon grated onion (optional); Cracked black pepper to taste

December 14, 2011

This is my son Bobby’s own recipe for pimento cheese. It is a definite favorite.

Recipe information

Yield
yields approximately 2 1/ 2 to 3 cups

Ingredients

One 3-ounce package cream cheese, softened

1 cup grated sharp Cheddar cheese

1 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1/2 teaspoon House Seasoning (see page 325)

2 to 3 tablespoons mashed pimentos

1 teaspoon grated onion (optional)

Cracked black pepper to taste

Preparation

With an electric mixer, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Add remaining ingredients and beat until well blended.

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