Queso de pimiento sureño con jalapeño: intenso y cremoso

Ingredientes

• 8 oz extra sharp cheddar, hand-grated
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 4 oz diced pimentos, drained
• 2 medium jalapeños, finely minced
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tbsp pimento brine
• salt to taste
• black pepper to taste

Preparación

1. 1

   Grate the extra sharp cheddar cheese using the large holes of a box grater. Finely mince the fresh jalapeños. Drain the pimentos, reserving 1 tablespoon of the brine.

2. 2

   In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and mayonnaise. Whip with a hand mixer or spatula until the mixture is a singular, pale-yellow, velvety cream.

3. 3

   Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper.

4. 4

   Fold in the hand-grated cheddar, minced jalapeños, and drained pimentos.

5. 5

   Stir in the reserved pimento brine and mix until the cheese is evenly coated and the spread is cohesive and glossy.