Grandma Knowlton's Pimiento Cheese

Name: Grandma Knowlton's Pimiento Cheese
Yield: Makes about 3 cups
Ingredients: 1½ cups (packed) finely grated extra-sharp yellow cheddar (about 6 ounces); 1½ cups finely grated extra-sharp white cheddar (about 6 ounces); 1 cup mayonnaise; ¼ cup diced drained pimiento peppers from a jar, roasted red peppers, or piquillo peppers (about 2½ ounces); ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper; Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper; Celery sticks, crackers, or sliced white bread (for serving)

Andrew KnowltonMakes about 3 cupsSource

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Ingredients

1½ cups (packed) finely grated extra-sharp yellow cheddar (about 6 ounces)

1½ cups finely grated extra-sharp white cheddar (about 6 ounces)

1 cup mayonnaise

¼ cup diced drained pimiento peppers from a jar, roasted red peppers, or piquillo peppers (about 2½ ounces)

¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

Celery sticks, crackers, or sliced white bread (for serving)

Method

Using a fork, mash cheeses, mayonnaise, peppers, and cayenne in a medium bowl until well blended. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and chill until cold, at least 2 hours and up to 3 days.

Serve pimiento cheese with celery sticks and crackers, or, if desired, spread between 2 slices of white bread and cut diagonally to make 4 sandwich triangles.