Lake House Pickle Pimiento Cheese

Lake House Pickle Pimiento Cheese

This Lake House Pickle Pimento Cheese is creamy, sharp, and unapologetically pickle-forward, made with Merkts cheddar, extra sharp shredded cheddar, and a little horseradish for that subtle Midwestern zing. It’s the perfect spread for crackers, burgers, sandwiches, or straight off the spoon when no one’s looking.

Ingredients

  • Merkts Sharp Cheddar Spread
    8 oz
  • cream cheese
    2 oz
  • extra sharp cheddar cheese

    more or less

    1 c
  • pimentos
    1 jar
  • dill pickles
    ½ c
  • pickle juice
    1 tbsp
  • prepared horseradish
    1 tsp
  • mayonnaise
    1 tbsp
  • garlic powder
    ½ tsp
  • onion powder
    ½ tsp
  • smoked paprika
    ¼ tsp
  • Fresh cracked black pepper
  • cayenne

    optional

    1 pinch
  • Optional
  • Dried Dill
  • Worcestershire Powder
  • Celery Salt

Directions

  1. 1

    In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until completely smooth.

  2. 2

    Add the Merkts and mix until fluffy and fully combined. *it is better to let the Merkts sit out for an hour to soften before making this recipe.

  3. 3

    Stir in the shredded extra sharp cheddar. You can start with about ¾ cup and add more to reach your desired thickness and sharpness.

  4. 4

    Fold in the drained pimentos and chopped dill pickles.

  5. 5

    Add the horseradish, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper and cayenne if using.

  6. 6

    Start with 1 tablespoon of pickle juice and mix well. Add more as needed if you prefer it tangier and slightly looser.

  7. 7

    Taste and adjust. You’re looking for sharp cheddar first, pickle second, and that little horseradish zing in the background.

  8. 8

    Fold in fresh dill if using.

  9. 9

    Cover and refrigerate at least one hour before serving, but overnight is best, so the flavors fully develop.

Lake House Pickle Pimiento Cheese

Lake House Pickle Pimiento Cheese

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