INGREDIENTS Pick up some secrets about South Carolina's signature dishes from the people who know them best: our South Carolina Chef Ambassadors. Here, they put their own spin on classic Southern dishes, all while integrating locally sourced ingredients for that truly only-in-SC flavor. DISCOVER MORE See recipes and chef tips a t DiscoverSouthCarolina.com/ chef-ambassadors Inspired INGREDIENTS Chef Jamie Daskalis Johnny D’s Waffles and Benedicts, Myrtle Beach 1 ½ cups Duke’s Mayonnaise 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded 2 tablespoons sour cream ½ teaspoon granulated garlic ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt (as needed) ⅛ teaspoon black pepper pinch cayenne pepper (optional) 10–12 pimento-stuffed olives ¼ cup roasted red peppers ½–1 jalapeño (optional) 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees. 2 In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, cheese, sour cream, granulated garlic, salt, pepper and cayenne. 3 Chop olives, red pepper and jalapeño. Add to the bowl and fold in. Add salt and pepper to taste. 4 Transfer to a small baking dish and place in the oven until it begins to bubble, about 20 minutes. Serve with your favorite chips, crackers or crusty bread. Pimento Cheese WHAT’S COOKIN’ In its most fundamental form, pimento cheese is a mix of cheddar cheese, mayonnaise and peppers, but chefs across South Carolina put their own special spin on this signature spread. Chef Jamie Daskalis adds sour cream for tang and creaminess, plus finely chopped pimento-stuffed olives for texture and saltiness. LOCALLY SOURCED “When it comes to pimento cheese, it is all about the mayo and cheese,” says Daskalis. “Duke’s happens to be made here in SC. I also like to visit a local farm stand or farmers market to pick up some fresh local cheddar.” "Pimento cheese is excellent as a dip or a spread on your sandwich. It can even be the cheese on your burger.” “ 10
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