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Pimento Cheese Dip

This 'Pate of the South' comes in many variations. Here, it's given a little more of a Maryland twist with the addition of some Old Bay Seasoning.
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Ingredients

  • 8 oz Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese Block-grated
  • 8 oz Pepper Jack Cheese Block-grated
  • 4 oz jar of diced Pimentos- drained
  • 1/2 c mayonnaise
  • 3/4 t Old Bay seasoning

Instructions

  • DO NOT USE PRE-SHREDDED CHEESE! An easier way to blend the two cheeses is to put the two cheese blocks side-by-side and slice them into 3 sections. On the large holes of a stand-up grater, grate the two blocks of cheese simultaneously.
  • Drain the jar of pimentos.
  • Combine the mayo with the Old Bay seasoning.
  • Add the pimentos and mayo mixture into the bowl of grated cheese. Gently stir to combine and distribute ingredients equally throughout the cheese mixture.
  • Chill at least a couple of hours before using to give the flavors a chance to meld.

Uses:

  • Dip with pita chips or spread it on crackers
  • Fill in stalks of celery with it and cut into appetizer-sized pieces.
  • My favorite, however, is to slather some between two slices of sourdough bread for an amazing grilled cheese! Rather than using butter on the outside of the bread, spread a thin layer of mayo on each side before grilling it. This perfectly pairs with a bowl of tomato soup, for dipping, of course.