Name: Puerto Rican–Style Pimento Cheese
Ingredients: 8 ounces extra-sharp yellow cheddar cheese, grated (2 cups) 8 ounces sharp white cheddar cheese, grated (2 cups)½ cup diced roasted red pepper½ cup mayonnaise1½ teaspoons Sazón seasoning, homemade (recipe follows) or store-boughtChopped fresh cilantro (optional) Crackers or celery sticks; Sazón Seasoning; 1 tablespoon garlic powder1 tablespoon onion powder1 tablespoon ground cumin1 tablespoon ground turmeric½ teaspoon ground black pepper2 tablespoons kosher salt2 tablespoons ground achiote or sweet paprika

Ingredients

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8 ounces extra-sharp yellow cheddar cheese, grated (2 cups)
8 ounces sharp white cheddar cheese, grated (2 cups)
½ cup diced roasted red pepper
½ cup mayonnaise
1½ teaspoons Sazón seasoning, homemade (recipe follows) or store-bought
Chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Crackers or celery sticks

Sazón Seasoning

1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground turmeric
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons ground achiote or sweet paprika

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Instructions

In a large bowl, add the cheeses, pepper, mayonnaise, and Sazón seasoning. Using a rubber spatula, stir everything together, folding from the outside in and mashing the cheese a bit to smooth. The dip should be homogenous in color, with flecks of pepper.
Scoop the dip into an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Garnish with cilantro, and serve with crackers or celery.