Three-Cheese Pimento Cheese
Ingredients
* 1 (8-oz.) package cream cheese
* 1 (4-oz.) jar diced pimiento, drained
* 1 (5-oz.) jar pimiento cheese spread
* 1/2 cup mayonnaise
* 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
* 1/4 teaspoon ground chipotle chile pepper
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* Freshly ground pepper to taste
* 3 cups (12 oz.) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
Preparation
1. Microwave cream cheese in a microwave-safe bowl at HIGH 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or until melted and smooth, stirring at 30-second intervals. Stir in diced pimiento and next 6 ingredients.
2. Stir in Cheddar cheese. Serve immediately, or cover and chill up to 4 hours. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container up to 4 days.