Cheese Pimiento

1/2 teaspoon Paula Deens House Seasoning 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese 1 3-ounce package cream cheese 2 to 3 tablespoon pimentos, smashed or diced 1 teaspoon grated onion Cracked black pepper Directions Using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese until smooth and fluffy. Add all of the remaining ingredients and beat until well blended.

Paula Deens House Seasoning

1 cup salt 1/4 cup black pepper 1/4 cup garlic powder Directions Mix ingredients together and store in an airtight container for up to 6 months. Make your own pimento cheese one time, and youll never go with store -bought versions again. Servings: 3 cups Prep Time: 10 min Difficulty: Easy

Pimiento Cheese
(original recipe from Saveur) 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded 1/4 cup packed, jarred pimientos plus 1 tablespoon brine reserved from jar (I used Cento brand) 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1/2 habanero chile, stemmed, seeded, and finely chopped

1/4 cup mayonaisse (I used Hellmans Light) kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste Tabasco, to taste

Cheese Pimiento
Original recipe makes 3 cups Change Servings 2 cups shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (optional) 1/4 teaspoon onion powder 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced (optional) 1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimento, drained Salt and black pepper to taste

Directions Place the Cheddar cheese, cream cheese, mayonnaise, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, onion powder, minced jalapeno, and pimento into the large bowl of a mixer. Beat at medium speed, with paddle if possible, until thoroughly combined. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.