Smoked Paprika Pimiento Cheese

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   COMBINE all the ingredients in a medium bowl using a wooden spoon or a fork.

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   Scoop into a serving bowl or use for open-faced melted cheese sandwiches.

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   There are a million ways to make this classic Southern sandwich spread.

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   Really good pimiento (pronounced pa-MIN-ah) cheese requires a good mayonnaise, some hand-grated Cheddar, and a small jar of pimientos.

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   Just like tuna salad (and barbecue sauce), its re-created countless times when people add their own twist: Worcestershire and hot pepper sauces, dry or wet mustard, grated onion, a bit of sugar, sharp cheese, mild cheese, Velveeta, cream cheese, and chopped pimiento stuffed olives.

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   In this recipe, Min likes how the cream cheese disperses the smoked paprika throughout the spread.

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   Roasted red peppers, a trendy new ingredient in pimiento cheese, also contribute to the earthy flavor.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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