Tasty Tuesday: Pimento Cheese

... because sometimes you just need some good ol' pimento cheese! And homemade is SO MUCH BETTER than store-bought!

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The Ingredients:

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 4-6 tbsp diced pimentos, drained
• 1/4 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp house seasoning (see recipe below*)
• pepper to taste

The Directions:

In a medium bowl, beat all ingredients together with a mixer. Season to taste.

*House Seasoning Recipe (this is from Paula Deen... she recommends that you just mix up a batch & keep it with your spices)

• 1 cup salt
• 1/4 cup ground pepper
• 1/4 cup garlic powder