Using a box grater (or food processor) grate the cheddar cheese.
In a medium bowl combine mayonnaise, garlic powder, and kosher salt.
To the mayonnaise add the whipped cream cheese, pimentos, and jalapeños and mix well.
Add the shredded cheese and stir well until fully combined.
Chill before serving.
Notes
1. Take the time to grate your own cheese. Store-bought shredded cheese contains additives such as potato starch to keep the cheese from clumping and just doesn't taste as good.2. In addition to jalapeños, you can add bacon, finely chopped chipotle in adobo, pickle relish, diced olives, or a couple of dashes of hot sauce.3. There is a combo of pickled and raw jalapeños used in this recipe. The amount of each can be adjusted based on personal preference. 4. Store leftovers in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.5. Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed. The nutritional value is only for the jalapeno pimento cheese and does not include the nutritional value for anything served with it such as crackers or veggies. It does not include the nutrition for any substitutions.6. Be sure to check out the Key Ingredients along with the Recipe Tips and Notes sections found in the post, for more tips, options, substitutions, and variations for this recipe! You will also find step-by-step photos there.