SHARP & SPICY PIMENTO CHEESE

Recipe & Photo courtesy of Southern Plate.com

I love homemade pimento cheese. I love spicy foods (hey! I'm in Texas, what do you expect?)  I captured this recipe from www.SouthernPlate.com and was drawn to it by the lovely picture of her Grandmama about to dive in!  This is a sure winner.  Give it a try!
Sharp & Spicy Pimento Cheese

Ingredients

• 1 pound block Sharp Cheddar Cheese*
• 1 cup mayo
• 1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons hot sauce
• 7 ounce jar pimentos, drained

Instructions

1. Grate all cheese and place in large mixing bowl with mayo and pimentos. Stir well to mix.
2. Add hot sauce and cayenne pepper. Stir until well combined.
3. Cover and refrigerate several hours or overnight. Serve on toasted bread, plain bread, or your favorite crackers.
*Can use pre-grated cheese if you prefer