Smoked Pimento Cheese Spread

🧂 Ingredients

• 2 cups grated cheddar cheese

  (sharp, recommended)
• 1 8 oz package cream cheese
• 1/4 cup pimentos

  chopped
• 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 2 small green onions

  minced ( or 1 medium)
• 1-2 cloves garlic

  or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

  (adjust to your liking)
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2-3 dashes hot sauce

  optional

Instructions

• 1 Preheat your smoker for 225 degrees F. Use alder, cherry, or pecan wood for this
  recipe.
  
  Unwrap the cream cheese and place it onto a large piece of foil. Crimp the edges
  to create a boat-like structure. 
  
  Place it into the smoker for 90 minutes. Remove it from the heat, and let it
  cool for 20-30 minutes.
• 2 Place peeled garlic in a small microwave-safe bowl with 1 tablespoon water.
  Microwave for 45-60 seconds.
  
  Remove from microwave and let stand for 5 minutes. Pour off the excess water.
  Mince, and set aside.
• 3 Place cream cheese and mayonnaise in a bowl and gently stir until mixed through.
  Add cheddar cheese, pimentos, 1/2 of the green onion, minced garlic, salt, black
  pepper, and optional hot sauce. Stir ingredients until well combined.
• 4 Transfer to a serving dish and top with remaining green onions. Serve
  immediately or cover and place it into the refrigerator until ready to use.
  
  If storing for more than a few hours, place dip into an air tight container and
  store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days after preparation.

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