16 oz. grated cheese*
4 oz. jar diced pimientos
good quality mayonnaise or salad dressing

Optional ingredients:
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon ground dry mustard
2 tablespoons white vinegar

*Nearly any variety of cheddar cheese can be used, including but not limited to: mild cheddar, sharp cheddar, Colby, Colby Jack, and any combination these. I usually use Great Value Fiesta Blend shredded cheese, but I have also used block American cheese that I've grated and also Velveeta cheese.If you like things spicy, try using pepper jack cheese for some or all of the cheese.*


In a large bowl, add grated cheese and pimientos, undrained. If using the sugar, vinegar and/or ground mustard, add any combination of those now. More or less can be used to your taste. Use your choice of mayo or salad dressing, and start adding by the heaping tablespoon, sparingly,  until you're satisfied with the consistency. You can always add more, but you can't take it out once it's in there.

Cover tightly and refrigerate until ready to use.

I almost always double this recipe because 16 oz. of cheese seems like a lot until you mix it with the mayo, then it condenses down.