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Cheese Pimiento

Cheese Pimiento is a smooth, tangy Filipino cheese spread flecked with tender red capsicum.

21 minutes · Serves 6

Ingredients for Cheese Pimiento

  • 250 g sharp cheddar cheese, finely grated
  • 250 g butter, grated and softened
  • 125 g cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tablespoon evaporated milk
  • 1/2 large red capsicum or bell pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Water
  • A pinch of salt

How to cook Cheese Pimiento

  1. 1.Cook capsicum with a small amount of water and a pinch of salt, covered over medium heat, for about 5 minutes until tender but not soft.
  2. 2.Drain, cool, and finely chop the capsicum.
  3. 3.Mix cheddar, butter, cream cheese, and evaporated milk on low speed until combined.
  4. 4.Warm the mixture in a microwave-safe dish in 10-second bursts until spreadable, without fully melting it.
  5. 5.Stir in capsicum and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cover and chill before serving.
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