Southern Pimento Cheese

Ingredients

• 8 ounces cream cheese softened
• 0.3 teaspoon garlic powder 
• 0.3 teaspoon ground pepper 
• 1  jalapeno minced seeded
• 0.5 cup mayonnaise 
• 0.3 teaspoon onion powder 
• 4 ounce pimento diced drained
• 3 servings salt and pepper black to taste
• 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded extra-sharp

Equipment

• bowl
• blender

Directions

1. 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.