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Pimento Cheese Recipe Bowl of creamy pimento cheese topped with crispy bacon pieces, with sliced bread arranged on a wooden board behind it.

Pimento Cheese Recipe

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Creamy, tangy Southern Pimento Cheese Recipe made with sharp cheddar, cream cheese, mayonnaise, and pimentos; perfect for sandwiches, crackers, or snacking.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Appetizer, side, Snack
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Sharp cheddar cheese - Shredded freshly grated preferred
  • 4 oz Cream cheese - Softened to room temperature
  • ⅓ cup Mayonnaise - Can adjust for creamier texture
  • 4 oz Diced pimentos - Drained plus 1 tablespoon liquid optional
  • ¼ teaspoon Garlic powder - Optional
  • ¼ teaspoon Onion powder - Optional
  • ¼ teaspoon Cayenne pepper - Adjust for spice
  • ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce - Adds umami
  • To taste Salt - Optional adjust as needed
  • To taste Black pepper - Optional

Equipment

  • 1 Box grater or food processor (For shredding cheese)
  • 1 Large mixing bowl (To combine ingredients)
  • 1 Sturdy spoon or spatula (For mixing)
  • 1 Airtight container (For storing pimento cheese)
  • 1 Can opener (For pimentos)

Method
 

  1. Shred cheddar cheese using a box grater or food processor. Let it come to room temperature for 15–20 minutes.
    Pile of freshly grated cheddar cheese beside a box grater and a block of cheddar on a kitchen counter
  2. In a large bowl, stir together softened cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth and lump-free.
    “A bowl filled with freshly mixed pimento cheese, with a wooden spoon stirring the creamy blend of shredded cheese and diced pimentos.
  3. Fold shredded cheddar and diced pimentos into the cream cheese mixture. Add garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and pimento liquid if desired. Stir until evenly mixed.
  4. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight for best flavor and spreadability.
    Bowl of creamy pimento cheese topped with crispy bacon pieces, with sliced bread arranged on a wooden board behind it.
  5. Bring to room temperature 30 minutes before serving. Use as a sandwich spread, dip for crackers or vegetables, or burger topping.
    Two slices of toasted bread topped generously with creamy pimento cheese, garnished with diced pimentos and herbs, served on a wooden board

Nutrition

Serving: 30gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 4gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 40mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 80mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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