Its the fun, funky cousin ofpimiento cheeseand a go-to party pleaser for good reason.

I remember eating cheese slaw scooped up with corn chips and fresh cracked black pepper.

Recipes That Shine published in 2000.

Southern Living Cheese Slaw in a bowl to serve

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The rest is history, and to this day, the dish remains popular at local parties and occasions.

What Is the Origin of Cheese Slaw?

but proper cheese slaw swaps chopped pimentos for banana peppers for a distinctive, tangy crunch.

Southern Living Cheese Slaw ingredients

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jar)

3/4cupmayonnaise

2medium(1 1/2 oz.

Serve with crackers or crudite.

Southern Living Cheese Slaw stirring together the ingredients

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Southern Living Cheese Slaw covering to chill

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Southern Living Cheese Slaw in a bowl to serve

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