Sriracha Pimento Cheese Spread

By Beth Moncel

This Sriracha Pimento Cheese Spread is a rich, smoky, spicy spread with just a hint of sweetness from roasted red peppers! 

Ingredients

• 8 oz extra sharp cheddar, shredded* ($1.77)
• 4 oz cream cheese, room temperature ($0.60)
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise ($0.56)
• 3 Tbsp sriracha (or to taste) ($0.27)
• 1 cup diced roasted red peppers ($1.00)
• 1 green onion ($0.11)

Instructions

1. 1

   Add the shredded cheddar, cream cheese, mayonnaise, and 1 Tbsp sriracha to a large bowl.

2. 2

   Finely dice the roasted red peppers and finely chop the green onion. Add both to the bowl with the other ingredients. Use a hand mixer to combine the mixture until the cream cheese is well incorporated (the mixture will still be lumpy because of the shredded cheese and diced peppers).

3. 3

   Taste the mixture and add more sriracha to your liking. I added a total of 3 Tbsp sriracha. Keep in mind that the spiciness will increase slightly as the mixture refrigerates.

4. 4

   Serve immediately, or refrigerate until ready to eat. The mixture will keep in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.