8 ounces extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, grated
8 ounces Vermont Cheddar cheese, grated
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
10 drops Texas Pete (or Tabasco)
¼ teaspoon Spice Island Beau Monde seasoning
White vinegar
7-ounce jar chopped red pimientos
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
Dash of cayenne pepper
Mix all ingredients together in a food processor. Start with 1 teaspoon vinegar, add up to 1 tablespoon, to taste. Use pimento juice to soften mixture. Enjoy your Southern pimento cheese.
For the Potato Salad:
4 cups potatoes, boiled and diced
1½ cups celery, chopped
½ cup scallions, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
⅓ cup green pepper, diced
2 tablespoons parsley, snipped
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon vinegar
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1½ teaspoons salt
¹⁄₈ teaspoon pepper
Mix all ingredients except potatoes. Add potatoes and toss well. Chill before serving.
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