Chicken Salad Chick Pimento Cheese
Ingredients
- 8 ounces of sharp cheddar cheese freshly grated
- 4 ounces of pepper jack cheese freshly grated
- 4 ounces of pimentos drained and finely chopped
- 1/2 cup of mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon of onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: a pinch of cayenne pepper or a few dashes of hot sauce for a kick
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the grated cheeses and chopped pimentos.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, and optional cayenne or hot sauce until well combined.
- Fold the mayonnaise mixture into the cheese and pimentos, mixing until everything is evenly incorporated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Refrigerate the pimento cheese for at least an hour to allow the flavors to meld together.