Smoked Paprika Pimiento Cheese

Name: Smoked Paprika Pimiento Cheese
Yield: makes about 3 cups
Ingredients: 8 ounces sharp white Cheddar cheese, shredded (2 cups); 8 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 to 1/3 cup chopped roasted red peppers; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

January 24, 2012

Before he discovered cheater BBQ, the only indoor kitchen appliance R. B. had a serious relationship with was the toaster oven. He fancies himself the master of all things topped with melted cheese. Predictably, leftovers of this smoky cheese spread went right into the toaster oven on slices of thick rustic bread. Smoky Pimiento Cheese Bruschetta! Min took it to the next level with sliced fresh tomato, a few green onion bits, and a basil leaf for a “New South” Italian appetizer. Of course, the pimiento cheese is fantastic on a big juicy Cheater Kitchen Burger (page 119). We also serve our pimiento cheese along with Cheater Foie Gras (page 21), each spread on tart Granny Smith apple slices.

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