Pimento Cheese

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Prep: 1h (est.) Cook: 30 mins (est.) Serves: 4-5 cups

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 2 cups mayonnaise
  • 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 tsp sweet smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp hot smoked paprika or cayenne pepper
  • 1 1/4 cups pickled sweet peppers or roasted red peppers, drained, divided
  • 20 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup yellow onion, minced

Instructions

  1. 1. Combine cream cheese, lemon juice, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), and 1/4 cup of the pickled or roasted peppers in a food processor. Process until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl.\n2. Finely chop the remaining 1 cup peppers. Add chopped peppers, minced onion, and shredded cheddar cheese to the cream cheese mixture.\n3. Mix well and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Wine Pairing: Medium Red
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