Queso de pimiento picante, cremoso y de sabor intenso

Ingredientes

• 8 oz extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, hand-grated
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup full-fat mayonnaise
• 4 oz jarred pimentos, drained and finely chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh jalapeño, seeded and minced
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Preparación

1. 1

   Grate the cold cheddar cheese using the large holes of a box grater. Finely mince the drained pimentos and the fresh jalapeño. Ensure cream cheese is softened to room temperature.

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and mayonnaise. Stir with a spatula until the mixture is completely smooth and velvety.

3. 3

   Fold in the grated cheddar, minced pimentos, and minced jalapeños. Sprinkle in the garlic powder, cayenne, salt, and black pepper.

4. 4

   Stir gently but thoroughly until the cheese is evenly coated and the spread reaches a uniform sunset-orange color.