Creamy pimento cheese tastes just fine. But, if you grate a portion of the cheese and stir it in at the end. You’ll notice a richer cheese flavor with each bite of shaved cheese.
Cave aged white cheddar gives this simple snack incredible depth of character.
Pimento Cheese
makes 1 bowl
4-5 oz. cave aged white cheddar, grated
4-5 oz. extra sharp cheddar (Tillamook or your own favorite)
4 oz cream cheese
1-3 Tablespoons sour cream
1 roasted red pepper
4 hot red cherry peppers, pickled (seeds and stem removed)
splash or two of Tabasco (or, use your favorite hot sauce)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, coarsely ground
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
Grate white cheddar. Set aside. In a powerful food processor, add extra sharp cheddar, cream cheese, sour cream, roasted red pepper, cherry peppers, Tabasco, black pepper, and salt. Process until smooth and cream. Add white cheddar. Pulse to combine. Spoon into bowl. Devour immediately or let chill overnight for an even richer flavor.
Serve with crackers, apple slices and toast.
(Or, spread a little bit on bread for an incredible grilled cheese sandwich.)
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