Ingredients
Classic
2 cups or 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 2-ounce jar chopped pimento with juice
1/2 teaspoon garlic granules
1/4 teaspoon salt
Pecan
Use Classic ingredients and add these:
2 ounces cream cheese
1/4 cup pecans, rough chopped
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Jalapeno
Use Classic ingredients and add these:
2 ounces cream cheese
1 large jalapeno pepper, with or without seeds and veins
Instructions
For any version, add ingredients into a medium-large size bowl.
Stir, mixing together and refrigerate.
Notes
Rough chop means leaving large chunks to bite into for more nutty flavor.
Keeps well refrigerated up to a five days.
Add as many or none of the seeds and veins of the jalapeno pepper to the recipe as you want to control the heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Cuisine: American