Roasted Jalapeno Pimento Cheese- the southern staple gets a spicy kick from roasted jalapenos. Tastes great on a cracker, slathered on white bread for a sandwich, or on a burger.
1cupshredded Monterey Jack cheese or Colby Jack cheese
1(4-ounce) jardiced pimentos, drained well
Instructions
Roast jalapenos by placing them under the broiler. Rotate them every few minutes to get them blackened in spots on all sides.Or you can hold them with tongs over the flame of a gas burner until blackened on all sides.
Place jalapenos in a plastic bag to let them cool. Peel the skins off and discard them.
Finely chop the jalapenos, discarding the seeds.
Beat cream cheese and mayonnaise with an electric mixer until smooth.
Stir in the remaining ingredients, including the roasted jalapenos.