- 3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup canned diced jalapeno peppers, drained (reserve juice)
- 1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- Place the Cheddar cheese into a bowl. In a separate bowl, combine the mayonnaise with the jalapeno peppers, 2 tablespoons of the liquid from the diced jalapenos, smoke flavoring, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. Mix until thoroughly blended. Stir into the Cheddar cheese, turn into a serving dish, and serve.