serving size 4 CUPS

Ingredients

• 8 ounces extra-sharp yellow cheddar cheese, grated (2 cups)

• 8 ounces sharp white cheddar cheese, grated (2 cups)

• ½ cup diced roasted red pepper

• ½ cup mayonnaise

• 1½ teaspoons Sazón seasoning, homemade (recipe follows) or store-bought

• Chopped fresh cilantro (optional) Crackers or celery sticks

Sazón Seasoning

• 1 tablespoon garlic powder‍

• 1 tablespoon onion powder‍

• 1 tablespoon ground cumin‍

• 1 tablespoon ground turmeric‍

• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper‍

• 2 tablespoons kosher salt‍

• 2 tablespoons ground achiote or sweet paprika

Directions

1. In a large bowl, add the cheeses, pepper, mayonnaise, and Sazón seasoning. Using a rubber spatula, stir everything together, folding from the outside in and mashing the cheese a bit to smooth. The dip should be homogenous in color, with flecks of pepper.

2. Scoop the dip into an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Garnish with cilantro, and serve with crackers or celery.

Sazón Seasoning

1. Combine the garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, turmeric, pepper, salt, and achiote in an airtight container. Cover and shake well to incorporate. The spice mixture will keep indefinitely in an airtight container at room temperature.