Bobby's Pimento Cheese

Recipe courtesy Paula Deen
Paula's Home Cooking
Hot Air Balloon

I haven't personally tried this recipe, but on the Food Network, I noticed that it got a bunch of five-star ratings. I think I'll try it once, anyway. I have a hard time believing it'll be better than Mom's pimento cheese.

1 (3-ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
1 cup grated sharp cheddar
1 cup grated Monterey Jack
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon House Seasoning, recipe follows
2 to 3 tablespoons pimentos,
smashed 1 teaspoon grated onion
Cracked black pepper

Using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese until smooth and fluffy. Add all of the remaining ingredients and beat until well blended. It can be used as a dip for crudite or as a sandwich filling.

House Seasoning:

1 cup salt
1/4 cup black pepper
1/4 cup garlic powder
Mix ingredients together and store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.