Charleston Low Country Kickin’ Pimento Cheese

Ingredients

8oz block jalapeño Jack

8 oz block white cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese

Large jar diced pimento

Good Mayo (I use Dukes)

Directions

Cut cheeses into cubes and put into bowl of food processor.
Using regular blade (you can also hand grate or use grater blade on processor), Turn on low or pulse
until uniformly grated.
Transfer medium size mixing bowl.
Stir in about ¾ cup mayo and ¾ jar of diced pimentos.
Mix well and adjust quantities of both mayo and pimento to taste.
My family likes more heat so I often add a little cayenne now - bear in mind that it gets hotter as it sits and the flavors meld.
Chill for a couple of hours and serve with crackers or celery sticks.

PS - don’t use packaged shredded cheese, it has a coating which affects texture.

PPS - all steps can be done with a food processor but it becomes more of a smooth paste-like spread, not the authentic lumpy consistency you want.