Ingredients:

Instructions:

  1. Grate the cheddar and Monterey Jack/Colby cheeses finely. Ensure cheeses are cold before grating.
  2. Place the drained pimentos on a paper towel and blot thoroughly to remove excess moisture. Roughly chop them.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. Whisk or mash until completely smooth and uniform.
  4. Gently fold the grated cheeses and the chopped pimentos into the dressing mixture.
  5. Using a spatula, fold everything together until just combined. Avoid overmixing to prevent the texture from becoming pasty.
  6. Season with salt and pepper incrementally, tasting as you go. Season cautiously due to the saltiness of the cheese.
  7. Transfer the mixture to an airtight container and refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour to allow the flavours to marry.
  8. Serve the Pimento Cheese chilled or bring slightly to room temperature before serving with crackers or vegetables.