Monday, May 31, 2021

Grandma's Basic Pimento Cheese

 Simple, traditional pimento cheese.  The best.

Grandma's Pimento Cheese

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, Ritz crackers, or sliced white bread (for serving)