Pimento Goat Cheese Spread

Ask a Southerner about pimento cheese and the usual response is something like, “oooohh, I looooove pimento cheese.” Now, I’m a firm believer in the old adage of “if it ain’t broke, don’t try to fix it,” but I switched up the traditional recipe a bit by using goat cheese and smoked cheddar. Let me tell you, it’s a gem.

It’s great on its own as a dip or spread for a sandwich, or try it smeared on the bun of your burger this weekend at your Memorial Day cookout.

Pimento Goat Cheese Spread

Recipe Courtesy of Katie Lee Biegel, It's Not Complicated

Level: Easy

Prep time: 15 Min

Total time: 15 Min

Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients

11 ounces goat cheese

4 ounces shredded smoked cheddar

1/2 cup mayo

1/4 cup chopped jarred pimentos

1 tablespoon Chili powder 

2 scallions, thinly sliced

1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish

1 teaspoon onion powder

Few dashes hot sauce

Salt and pepper

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, mix all ingredients. Serve with celery, crackers, on white bread as a sandwich, or on a burger.