SPICY PIMENTO CHEESE SPREAD

Ingredients

• 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
• 3/4 cup good mayonnaise I like Hellmann’s
• 1 1/2 teaspoons minced onion
• 2 large garlic cloves, grated or minced
• 1 teaspoon whole celery seed
• Kosher salt
• 3/4 cup canned pickled jalapeno peppers, drained and chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped scallions, white and green parts (3-4)
• 1/2 cup chopped roasted red peppers, drained
• 4 cups grated sharp white cheddar cheese (using box grater)
• 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
• Ritz crackers, corn chips or veggies for serving

Instructions

1. In a large bowl combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, onion, garlic, celery seed, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
2. Add the jalapeños, scallions, red peppers, cheddar cheese, and Sriracha and combine well.
3. Taste for seasonings and serve with crackers, corn chips or veggies.

By KathyMillerTime adapted from Ina Garten, Modern Comfort Food