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[phalanxausage]

This is the recipe Greg from The Penguin & Pinky's (local burger joints) came up with & it kicks serious ass. It's so far removed from the nauseating crap in the tubs I had as a kid that I almost want to call it something else. It's a great melter, good on burgers, on cheese fries and, of course, on white bread for a sandwich. I anticipate making some soon to add to Mainley's peirogies. The mayo content is lower, which helps it out as a melting cheese but it does require you to mix a lot more. For the mayo, Duke's is the best choice here. It's tangier than the other brands & that really helps. If you live someplace where Duke's is not available I suppose you could add a few drops of vinegar or lemon juice. I haven't tried that but it could work.

 

1 pound grated extra sharp cheddar (I do Cabot Farms)1/2 pound grated pepper jack1 (4-ounce) can diced pimentos1/3 teaspoon granulated garlic1/3 teaspoons granulated onionAbout 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepperPinch cayenneAbout 1/2 tablespoon green pepper sauce (usually jalapeno Tabasco)2/3 cup mayonnaiseCombine everything. Taste for seasoning, adjust if needed. I usually add more green Tabasco. Let rest for half an hour or so to let the flavors meld. Eat.

[matt6150]

I love me a good pimento cheese and this sounds pretty good. I love me the Billy Goat at Penguin, but usually just get the Ding Dong style at Pinky's. I will have to make this soon and whip up some burgers. There is this small market by my house that makes there own and it is awesome, very low on the mayo content. I think this recipe will be very close to it.

[Darterboy]

The best I've ever made was when I roasted fresh red bell peppers over hot charcoal 'til they were black and blistered and then peeled, seeded, chopped and used them in my mom's recipe instead of the jarred pimentos. Fantastic! 

[Augie1991]

Thanks!  Imma make some white bread finger sammiches with this for a party soon!!  They did mayo taste testing the other day on America's test kitchen, Duke's placed first.  I think Hellman's was a very distant second.  

[matt6150]

Your right this pimento cheese does not suck! I made a batch earlier today and just used it on some burgers, it was delicious!

[Howie]

For pimento cheese, I like to have some cream cheese in the mix in addition to mayo