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Horseradish Pimento Cheese Spread

Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Keyword: cheddar cheese, cream cheese, horseradish, pimento
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup jarred pimentos, or jarred roasted red peppers
  • ½ cup light or plain mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoon prepared horseradish
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese, grated

Instructions

  • If making with a food processor:
    1. Add cream cheese, pepper or pimentos, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce and horseradish to the food processor and blend until smooth.
    2. Add the spices and cheddar and pulse briefly until just combined. Remove to a serving bowl and serve immediately, or refrigerate until ready to serve.
    If making by hand:
    1. Add cream cheese, pepper or pimentos, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce and horseradish to a medium mixing bowl, and stir with a wooden spoon or spatular until well combined.  
    2. Add the spices and cheddar and fold together until well incorporated. Remove to a serving bowl and serve immediately, or refrigerate until ready to serve.