Really Good Pimento Cheese - Alabama Living Magazine

Really Good Pimento Cheese

4 Cups Servings

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Really Good Pimento Cheese

Co-op: Cullman EC

8 oz. sharp cheddar cheese grated
8 oz. pepper jack cheese grated
3/4 – 1 cup mayonnaise
8 oz. cream cheese softened (very important to soften)
1/4 – 1/2 tsp. ground cumin or to taste
1 tsp. chili powder
1 large jar diced pimentos (7 oz.)
4 slices thin bacon cooked crisp and crumbled
1 small can diced green chilis drain and blot excess moisture out on paper towel

In a large bowl, blend cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth.
Stir in remaining ingredients.
Chill.
Use as a spread with crackers, tortilla chips or in celery sticks.
Also very good as filing for grilled cheese sandwiches.

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