Jalapeno pimento cheese brings the flavor in this quick and easy appetizer. Sharp cheddar, cream cheese, mayo and pimentos are kicked up a notch with the addition of fresh jalapeno peppers.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Total Time5 minutesmins
Course: Appetizers and Snacks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cheese spread, pimento cheese
Servings: 12
Author: Amy D
Ingredients
2cupsshredded sharp cheddar cheese
4ouncescream cheeseroom temperature
1/2cupmayo
1 4ouncejar diced pimentosdrained
For the jalapenos, use either:
1fresh jalapenofinely chopped
or
1-2Tablespoonscanned or pickled jalapenosfinely chopped
Instructions
Combine the shredded cheddar, cream cheese, mayo, pimentos and jalapeno and mix well. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
To make a less spicy version, remove all the seeds from the jalapeno.