“Carolina Caviar” Pimento Cheese

Ingredients

• 1 Pound Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese (Block style preferred)
• 1 Pound Monterrey Jack Cheese (Block style preferred )
• 1 Block Cream Cheese (Room Temperature)
• 1 ¼ Cups Duke's Mayonnaise (Duke's is a MUST)
• 6 Tablespoons Diced Pimentos or Chopped Smoked Red Peppers (About one medium jar)
• 1 Teaspoon Onion Powder
• 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 1 Teaspoon Smoked Paprika
• ½ Teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
• ½ Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
• ½ Teaspoon Kosher Salt
• ½ Teaspoon Lemon Zest