Ingredients

  • 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
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
  • 1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimento, drained
  • 1 pinch salt and black pepper to taste

Method

  1. Place the Cheddar cheese, cream cheese, mayonnaise, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, onion powder, minced jalapeño, 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.