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Brenda Gantt Pimento Cheese Recipe

Brenda Gantt Pimento Cheese Recipe

John
The Brenda Gantt Pimento Cheese Recipe is a simple Southern dish everyone loves. This creamy cheese spread uses just a few ingredients.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American, Southern
Servings 8
Calories 180 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese
  • 4 oz white cheddar cheese
  • 1 jar diced pimentos 4 oz
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons pimento juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions
 

  • Grate both cheeses into bowl.
  • Drain pimentos. Save the juice.
  • Add pimentos to cheese.
  • Mix mayonnaise with pimento juice.
  • Add spices to mayonnaise.
  • Pour over cheese and pimentos.
  • Mix gently with spoon.
  • Taste and add salt.
  • Put in fridge one hour.
  • Serve cold or warm.

Notes

  • Use fresh grated cheese for best taste.
  • Don't mix too hard.
  • Save pimento juice for flavor.
  • Let it sit before serving.
  • Use good mayonnaise like Duke's.
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