Peaceburg Pimiento Cheese

Place shredded cheese in a medium bowl.

Using metal tongs, roast bell pepper half over open gas flame until blackened all over. Place in a small bowl, and cover with plastic wrap. Let stand at least 15 minutes. Rub off as much of the charred skin as possible. (Do not rinse under running water; rinsing the peppers removes much of the roasted flavor.) Dice pepper to equal about 1/3 cup.

Fold red pepper, mayonnaise, black pepper, and chipotle powder into cheese until combined. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving. Serve with grilled bread, country ham, and pickles.