Because some like it hot, hot, hot.

So if you don’t like heat, you might want to back away from this recipe.

Or better yet, try it and change your mind entirely.

Southern Living Spicy Pimento Cheese in a bowl ready to serve

Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

Add cheese and stir well until evenly coated.

Southern Living Spicy Pimento Cheese ingredients

Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

Southern Living Spicy Pimento Cheese stirring together the mayonnaise mixture

Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

Southern Living Spicy Pimento Cheese stirring together the cheese mixture

Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox