Southern Pimento Cheese

Southern Pimento Cheese Recipe from HGTV

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons mayonnaise
  2 tablespoons pickle juice
  1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  1 teaspoon hot sauce (recommendation: Frank’s RedHot Hot Sauce)
  1 teaspoon minced garlic
  1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  1 teaspoon black pepper, ground
  1 roasted red pepper, skinned, seeded and chopped
  1/2 cup pimento pieces, drained
  1 pound mild or medium-sharp cheddar cheese, grated

Directions

1. In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, pickle brine, mustard, hot sauce, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
2. Gently mix in the diced red pepper, chopped pimentos, and shredded cheddar cheese until evenly distributed.
3. Refrigerate the mixture for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.