Pimento Cheese

Sharp cheddar cheese and tangy sour cream. Plus dry mustard, cayenne pepper, and smoked paprika all tossed with hearty cavatappi pasta and bechamel sauce!

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INGREDIENTS

Step-by-step instructions!

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Cook pasta and drain off the water.

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Cook butter and flour 1 minute.

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Add milk and seasonings. Cook 2-3 minutes.

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Stir in cheese, sour cream, and pimento.

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Stir in the cooked pasta.

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Pour into casserole dish and top with more cheese. Bake as directed.

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Pour into casserole dish and bake as directed. Garnish with diced pimento.

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