Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • For the pimento cheese:
  • 2 pounds sharp cheddar cheese (grated)
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 4 ounces diced pimentos drained
  • 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • For the mashed potatoes:
  • 5½ quarts water
  • 1½ tablespoons salt
  • 5 pounds russet potatoes peeled and cut into 3" chunks
  • 3/4 cups warmed milk (to the touch, plus additional if desired)
  • ½ teaspoon black peper
  • 6 tablespoons butter (softened)
  • 1 cup prepared pimento cheese

Instruction

  • Place all the ingredients for the pimento cheese in a large bowl and stir well to combine.
  • Meanwhile, boil the potatoes until fork-tender. Drain.
  • Add 1 cup of the prepared pimento cheese, butter, warmed milk, and black pepper to the boiled potatoes.
  • Use a potato masher to mash to your desired consistency (adding more warm milk if desired).
  • Serve warm or place the potatoes in a baking dish, cover, and refrigerate.
  • Refrigerate remaining pimento cheese and use it as a spread for crackers, sandwiches, or vegetables.