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A creamy, homemade Pimento Cheese Recipe spread served in a white ceramic bowl, topped with chopped chives. The spread features a mix of shredded cheddar cheese, diced red pimentos, and mayonnaise, placed on a wooden board with slices of bread in the background.

Pimento Cheese Recipe

Pimento cheese Recipe is a creamy, flavorful Southern classic that combines sharp cheddar, cream cheese, mayo, pimentos, and a perfect blend of spices. It's the ultimate comfort food and perfect for snacks, sandwiches, or parties.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 170
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Block Sharp Cheddar Cheese - Block cheese is essential for texture.
  • 1 Block Extra Sharp White Cheddar - Adds depth of flavor.
  • 8oz Cream Cheese Cream Cheese - At room temperature for smoothness.
  • ½cup Jar Diced Pimentos - Well-drained on paper towels.
  • ½cup Cup Mayonnaise - Real mayo not salad dressing.
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce - For umami flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder - Adds savory depth.
  • ¼ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper - Adds subtle heat.
  • ½ teaspoon Sweet Paprika - For color and flavor.
  • Optional Hot Sauce Texas Pete preferred - For extra heat.
  • Optional Onion Powder - For extra savory flavor.
  • Optional White Pepper - For a slight peppery zing.

Equipment

  • 1 Food Processor (For blending cheese to the right texture.)
  • 1 Box grater (For grating cheese by hand.)
  • 1 Large mixing bowl (To combine ingredients.)
  • 1 Rubber Spatula (For mixing and folding in pimentos and mayo.)

Method
 

  1. Remove cream cheese from fridge, drain pimentos, and grate the cheese.
    A detailed flat-lay of shredded cheddar and white cheeses, diced red pimentos, cream cheese, and a box grater on a rustic wooden surface, showing all ingredients for making pimento cheese.
  2. Grate sharp cheddar and extra sharp cheddar using a box grater.
    A high-quality photo showing a food processor filled with finely ground cheese and red pimentos. A spoon is scooping out a portion, showing the blended texture ready for forming or mixing.
  3. Pulse grated cheese in food processor until coarse breadcrumbs.
  4. Gradually mix in mayonnaise to achieve a creamy but not runny texture.
    A close-up image of a hand mixing creamy pimento cheese in a glass bowl with a spoon. The mixture contains whipped cheese and finely chopped red pimentos, creating a fluffy and rich texture.
  5. Gently fold in pimentos and all seasonings by hand for even distribution.
    A creamy, homemade Pimento Cheese Recipe spread served in a white ceramic bowl, topped with chopped chives. The spread features a mix of shredded cheddar cheese, diced red pimentos, and mayonnaise, placed on a wooden board with slices of bread in the background.

Nutrition

Serving: 30gCalories: 170kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 5gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 280IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

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