Lake House Pickle Pimiento Cheese

Name: Lake House Pickle Pimiento Cheese
Ingredients: 8 ounce Merkts Sharp Cheddar Spread; 2 ounce cream cheese; 1 cup extra sharp cheddar cheese, more or less; 1 jar pimentos; 0.5 cup dill pickles; 1 tablespoon pickle juice; 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish; 1 tablespoon mayonnaise; 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder; 0.5 teaspoon onion powder; 0.25 teaspoon smoked paprika; Fresh cracked black pepper; 1 pinch cayenne, optional; Optional; Dried Dill; Worcestershire Powder; Celery Salt

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
In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until completely smooth.
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
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
Fold in the drained pimentos and chopped dill pickles.
5
Add the horseradish, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper and cayenne if using.
6
Start with 1 tablespoon of pickle juice and mix well. Add more as needed if you prefer it tangier and slightly looser.
7
Taste and adjust. You’re looking for sharp cheddar first, pickle second, and that little horseradish zing in the background.
8
Fold in fresh dill if using.
9
Cover and refrigerate at least one hour before serving, but overnight is best, so the flavors fully develop.

Lake House Pickle Pimiento Cheese

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