Drew's Homemade Pimiento Cheese - Spicy or Mild

You'll never buy pimiento cheese again! If you want a milder version, omit the cayenne pepper. Everyone asks for this very easy recipe. Try this in a grilled cheese sandwich! YUM.

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Serves: 6
• Yields: 1 1/2 cups cheese spread

Ingredients

• 2  cups  grated sharp cheddar cheese (8 ounces)
• 1⁄4-1⁄2 cup mayonnaise (I use 1/4 cup)
• 1 (4 ounce) jar chopped pimiento, drained
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1  tablespoon red wine vinegar or 1  tablespoon distilled vinegar

Directions

1. Chop pimientos into small pieces, or pulse in a food processor.
2. In small bowl, stir all ingredients until well mixed.
3. OR put all ingredients into a food processor, and pulse until well-blended and pimientos are in small pieces.
4. Serve on crackers, with celery, or make pimiento cheese sandwiches!
5. NOTE: Using 1/4 cup mayonnaise makes a rather stiff spread which we like.
6. You may prefer to add up to 1/2 cup mayonnaise to get the spreading consistency you like.