Pimento Cheese: A Southern Classic for Every Occasion
Creamy, tangy Southern-style pimento cheese with sharp cheddar, roasted red peppers, and a hint of spice. The ultimate spread for sandwiches, crackers, or burgers!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: undefined
- Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins
- Yield: 3 cups 1x
- Category: Spread/Dip
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 (4 oz) jar diced pimentos, drained
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine cheeses: In large bowl, mix both cheddars and cream cheese until well blended.
- Add wet ingredients: Stir in mayonnaise, pimentos, and grated onion.
- Season: Add Worcestershire, garlic powder, cayenne, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours (best overnight) for flavors to meld.
- Serve: Bring to room temperature before serving with crackers, celery, or as a sandwich spread.
Notes
- Texture tip: Hand-grating cheese makes it creamier than pre-shredded.
- Spice control: Omit cayenne for mild version.
- Variations: Add 1/2 cup crumbled bacon or 1 tbsp jalapeño relish.
- Stores up to 1 week in airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: undefined
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: undefined
- Fiber: undefined
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: undefined
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