Spicy Pimento Cheese Spread

Level: Easy

Yield: 1 quart

Total Time: 2 hr 10 min (including chilling)

Active Time: 10 min

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1 of 14 servings):

Calories: 328

Total Fat: 30 g

Saturated Fat: 13 g

Carbohydrates: 4 g

Dietary Fiber: 1 g

Sugar: 2 g

Protein: 11 g

Cholesterol: 65 mg

Sodium: 441 mg

Ingredients:

10 ounces cream cheese, softened

3/4 cup mayonnaise

1 tablespoon garlic powder

1 tablespoon onion powder

1 teaspoon celery seed

1 cup pickled jalapeos, chopped

6 ounces piquillo pepper, chopped (regular pimentos can be used as a substitute)

5 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (about 1 1/4 pounds)

1 to 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce

Instructions:

Mix the cream cheese, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, and celery seed until smooth.

Fold in the chopped pickled jalapeos, chopped piquillo peppers, and shredded Cheddar cheese.

Add Sriracha to taste and blend until evenly combined; add more mayonnaise or Sriracha if needed after tasting.

Refrigerate before serving to allow the flavors to meld.