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Candied Jalapeno Pimento Cheese

Candied Jalapeno Pimento Cheese

This Pimento Cheese is anything but ordinary. The candied Jalapenos add a sweet and spicy kick of goodness.
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Ingredients
  

Candied Jalapenos Ingredients

  • 3 Jalapenos
  • ¼ cup Sugar
  • ⅛ cup White Vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Water

Pimento Cheese Ingredients

  • 1½ cups Medium Cheddar Shredded
  • 1½ cups Sharp Cheddar Shredded
  • 4 oz. Cream Cheese Softened
  • 1 cup Mayo
  • 4 oz. Pimentos drained
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • Salt & Pepper to Taste

Instructions
 

For the Candied Jalapenos

  • Chop Jalapenos. (Use gloves to avoid burning hands).
  • Mix sugar and vinegar.
  • Add jalapenos, sugar vinegar mixture, and water to saucepan and bring to a boil.
  • Boil for 1 minute.
  • Let simmer for 10 minutes or until thickens into a syrupy texture.
  • Remove from heat, and let cool while you start on the pimento cheese.

For the Pimento Cheese

  • Mix together all ingredients listed for pimento cheese.
  • Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Gently fold in the Candied Jalapenos.

Notes

If you like it a little warmer, try doubling the candied jalapenos recipe. 
Make sure you use gloves when cutting jalapenos to protect your hands.