Name: Jalapeno Pimento Cheese Spread
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 2 Tb jarred pimento peppers (diced); 4 oz. reduced fat cream cheese (room temperature); 5 oz. sharp cheddar cheese (shredded); 5 oz. Monterey Jack cheese (shredded); 1/4 c mayonnaise (use a paleo-friendly brand such as Primal Kitchen); 1/2 tsp sea salt; 1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper; 1 jalapeno pepper (seeded and minced); crackers or veggies for serving

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This Jalapeno Pimento Cheese Spread is a classic southern appetizer with a kick of a twist.

I have a group of ladies that get together on a regular basis and we take turns bringing snacks and refreshments.

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This week, I prepared a classic southern recipe… pimento cheese spread, and gave it my own twist with some fresh, minced jalapeno peppers. I served this spread with gluten free crackers. It was a fantastic hit, and people were asking for the recipe left and right.

How to Make Jalapeno Pimento Cheese Spread

To begin, dice 2 tablespoons of jarred pimentos. You can find these in the grocery store near the jarred peppers, pickles & olives section of the grocery store.

In a mixing bowl, combine 4 ounces of room temperature, reduced fat cream cheese, 5 ounces each of shredded sharp cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese.

Add in the diced pimentos, 1/2 teaspoon each of sea salt and fresh ground black pepper and 1/4 cup of mayonnaise. Mix until these are all combined.

Seed and mince a jalapeno pepper. Stir the minced pepper into the spread.

Serve this with your favorite crackers, toasted bread, veggies…oh the possibilities are endless!

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