Pimento Cheese Spread
This Pimento Cheese Spread is a flavorful and creamy appetizer that’s perfect for gatherings or simply enjoying with crackers. It combines the richness of Foothill Farms® Superior Melt™ Yellow Queso Cheese Sauce Mix with a hint of spice and tanginess from diced pimentos.
Recipe Yield
32 Servings
Ingredients
- 12 oz. Superior Melt™ Yellow Queso Cheese Sauce Mix
- 8 oz. Cream Cheese
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 cups Extra-Sharp Cheddar Cheese, finely shredded
- 1/2 cup White Cheddar Cheese, finely shredded
- 1 tsp. Garlic Powder
- 1/2 tsp. Dry Mustard
- 1/2 tsp. Ground Cayenne Pepper
- 4 tsp. Worcestershire Sauce
- 1/2 tsp. Sweet Mirin
- 1 8 oz. jar Diced Pimentos, drained
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Pour ½ gallon of hot water (180°-190°F) into mixing bowl or container.
- Slowly pour Foothill Farms® Superior Melt™ Yellow Queso Cheese Sauce Mix (2 lbs.) into water while vigorously stirring with a wire whisk. Continue stirring until mix is completely dissolved and cheese is smooth.
- Refrigerate overnight until firm and set.
- Remove 12 oz of cold prepared cheese sauce for the recipe.
- In an electric mixer using the paddle attachment, whip cream cheese, mayo, and 12 oz Foothill Farms® Superior Melt™ Yellow Queso Cheese Sauce Mix on high speed until smooth and creamy.
- Add the cheddar cheese, garlic powder, dry mustard, cayenne pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and mirin.
- Beat on high until fully blended. Stir in pimentos.
- Salt and pepper to taste.
- Refrigerate until use.
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