Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

Serves: about 3 cups

Ingredients:

1 C. shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese

1 C. shredded pepper jack cheese

1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese softened

1/2 C. mayonnaise

1/2 tsp. garlic powder

1/4 tsp paprika

1/4 tsp. or more, ground cayenne pepper (optional)

1/2 tsp. onion powder

1 (4 oz.) jar diced pimento, drained

Salt and black pepper to taste

Garnish with chopped green onion

What to do:

With an electric mixer, mix everything but the cheese and pimentos, mix for 1-2 minutes. Fold in the cheese and pimentos, salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with green onion and refrigerate for at least 10-15 minutes before serving just so the flavors blend.

Christina’s Notes:

Possible add in’s:  jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced