Southern Pimento Cheese Recipe
This homemade Southern Pimento Cheese from my family recipe is delicious as a spread, dip, or sandwich. It has a secret ingredient and makes the best pimento cheese! Always a classic favorite in Southern homes and parties!
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients
- 1 (8-ounce) sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 (8-ounce) mild cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese softened
- ¼ cup diced pimentos
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2-3 tablespoons mayonnaise optional
Instructions
- Cream together cheddar cheese with the softened cream cheese until well combined.
- Stir in pimentos and salt and pepper.
- If you prefer your pimento cheese to be a bit thinner for spreading, add in optional mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, or liquid from the diced pimentos to preference.
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Notes
Use pimento cheese as a dip with vegetables, crackers or pretzels or as a spread for sandwiches, burgers, chicken and more!
Make-Ahead Instructions:
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Optional Ingredients:
Add garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper or hot sauce to your preference.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Optional Ingredients:
Add garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper or hot sauce to your preference.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 112kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 361mg | Potassium: 77mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 305IU | Vitamin C: 3.4mg | Calcium: 202mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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