Sweet Onion Pimento Cheese

Name: Sweet Onion Pimento Cheese
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 2 h 5 min
Yield: 2 qt.
Ingredients: 1 medium sweet onion, roughly chopped; 2 (7-ounce) jars sliced pimientos, drained; 2 lb. extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded (about 8 cups); 2 1/2 c. mayonnaise; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; Hot sauce (optional); Butter crackers, for serving

By Laura KostelnyPublished: Oct 13, 2017

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Laurey W. Glenn

Yields:

2 qt.

Prep Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

2 hrs 5 mins

Step up your cheese and cracker game with this flavorful Pimento cheese spread.

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Ingredients

1 medium sweet onion, roughly chopped
2 (7-ounce) jars sliced pimientos, drained
2 lb. extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded (about 8 cups)
2 1/2 cups mayonnaise
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Hot sauce (optional)
Butter crackers, for serving

Directions

1. Step 1Puree onion and pimientos in a food processor until smooth, 30 to 45 seconds. Combine onion mixture, cheese, and mayonnaise in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Add hot sauce, if desired. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours. Serve with crackers.

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