Southern Pimento Cheese from Harold Cohen's Ultimate Burger

Entered for safe-keeping. This was submitted by Harold Cohen to the Ultimate Recipe Showdown on the Food Network as one part of his winning burger.

• Ready In: 5 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 1 3/4 cups

Ingredients

• 1  cup extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, at room temperature
• 1⁄3 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded, at room temperature
• 3  tablespoons mayonnaise, room temperature
• 2  tablespoons cream cheese, room temperature
• 2  ounces diced pimentos, drained (from jar)
• 1  tablespoon bread and butter pickle juice
• 1⁄2 tablespoon  horseradish sauce
• 1  teaspoon yellow mustard

Directions

1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine Cheddar and Jack cheeses, mayonnaise, cream cheese, pimento peppers, pickle juice, horseradish sauce, and mustard; mix until well combined.
2. Store in refrigerator until needed; it can be frozen. Bring to room temperature for serving for best taste and easy melting on hamburgers.