Texas-Style Pimento Cheese

Name: Texas-Style Pimento Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 4 h 15 min
Yield: 3 c.
Ingredients: 1/3 c. mayonnaise; 1 (4-ounce) jar diced pimentos, drained; 2 canned chipotles in adobo, finely chopped; 2 Scallions, Chopped; 1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 tsp. chili powder; 1/2 tsp. ground cumin; 12 oz. Monterey Jack cheese, coarsely grated (about 3 cups); 4 oz. queso fresco cheese, finely crumbled (about 1 cup); Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper

By Marian Cooper CairnsPublished: Nov 2, 2017

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Yields:

3 c.

Prep Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

4 hrs 15 mins

Make this cheese spread before the party starts and serve alongside Masa Biscuits for a flavor-packed combo.

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Ingredients

1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 (4-ounce) jar diced pimentos, drained
2 canned chipotles in adobo, finely chopped
2 Scallions, Chopped
1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
12 oz. Monterey Jack cheese, coarsely grated (about 3 cups)
4 oz. queso fresco cheese, finely crumbled (about 1 cup)
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. Step 1Stir together mayonnaise, pimentos, chipotles, scallions, Worcestershire, chili powder, and cumin in a bowl. Stir in cheeses until combined. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Step 2Cover and chill at least 4 hours or up to 3 days.

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