INSIGHT Magazine September 2017 | Page 18

Died and Went to Pimento Cheese Heaven
Cheddar Dip
Crunchy Potato Cheese Balls
Died and Went to Pimento Cheese Heaven
• 6ounces cream cheese
• 1 ⁄ 2cup vermont extra sharp white cheddar cheese , grated
• 3 ⁄ 4cup sharp cheddar cheese , grated
• 1cup monterey jack cheese , grated
• 1 ⁄ 2cup mayonnaise
• 1teaspoon red wine vinegar
• 4ounces pimientos , chopped
• 1 ⁄ 2teaspoon onion powder
• 1 ⁄ 2teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 ⁄ 2teaspoon paprika
• 1dash hot sauce ( or more !)
• fresh ground black pepper , to taste
Directions 1 . Using a hand held mixer , beat cream cheese until soft . 2 . Add the remaining ingredients and beat until creamy and combined . 3 . Cover and refrigerate for about an hour
Cheddar Dip
• 2cups sharp cheddar cheese ( 8 oz pkg )
• 1 ⁄ 3-1 ⁄ 2cup mayonnaise
• 1 ⁄ 4cup chopped onion
• 1 ⁄ 2teaspoon hot pepper sauce or 1 ⁄ 2teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 3tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Directions
1 . Cut-up cheese in 1-inch cubes and put in food processor bowl along with the mayo . Process ' til smooth .
2 . Add the onions and pepper sauce . Process another minute .
3 . Transfer cheese mixture to a small mixing bowl . 4 . Add chopped cilantro and combine well . 5 . If serving immediately as a dip , pile into a bowl and garnish with a cilantro sprig .
6 . For a firmer spread-like consistency , refrigerate at least two-hours . 7 . Serve with crackers and celery sticks .
Crunchy Potato Cheese Balls
• 8large potatoes , cooked and peeled
• 1teaspoon salt
• 1cup milk
• 1 ⁄ 2teaspoon onion salt
• 1 ⁄ 4cup butter , melted
• 8ounces American cheese or 8 ounces cheddar cheese , block
• 1cup corn flakes , crushed
• 1 ⁄ 4cup butter , melted
Directions 1 . Mash potatoes with salt , milk , onion salt and 1 / 4 cup butter . 2 . Chill until firm . 3 . Cut cheese into 1 inch cubes .
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