Jalapeno Pimento Cheese Sandwich

Jalapeno Pimento Cheese

Ingredients

• 2 C shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  
• 4 oz jar diced pimentos, with liquid
  
• 2 jalapeno peppers,  deseeded, cleaned, diced
  
• 2/3 C real mayonnaise
  
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  
• 1/4 tsp onion powder
  
• 1/4 tsp salt
  
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  

Instructions

• Remove seeds and membranes from jalapeno peppers. Use plastic gloves or wash hands thoroughly with dish soap afterwards to remove the peppers' oils from your hands.
  
• In a medium bowl, mix together all ingredients (including pimento liquid) until well combined. Serve immediately or, for a stiffer pimento cheese, chill in refrigerator for 30 minutes or longer.