I am Irish and I love pimiento cheese, and, in thinking about these two facts, I decided it was time to make an Irish version of pimiento cheese. There’s nothing wrong with being a purist, but this is really delicious. Considering it contains whiskey, I would say this is for adults only. As with all pimiento cheese, this is excellent on crackers, with crudites, or mounded on top of a burger.
Irish Pimiento Cheese
8 oz. extra-sharp cheddar cheese, grated
¼ c. cream cheese (2 ounces), softened, diced
1/3 c. finely diced Melissa’s roasted red peppers
3 T. Duke’s mayonnaise
2 T. Irish whiskey
2 T. minced scallions, green parts only (natch)
¼ t. smoked paprika
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Place all ingredients into a large mixing bowl. Using a spatula, fold and mix until it is smooth and spreadable, about one and a half minutes. Transfer to a plastic or glass container, cover tightly, and store in the refrigerator for up to one week.
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