Best 6 Easy Pimiento Cheese Recipes
In the world of scrumptious Southern appetizers, few can rival the iconic pimiento cheese. Its creamy texture, tangy flavor, and vibrant orange hue make it a staple at potlucks, picnics, and tailgate parties. With its versatility, you can spread it on crackers, stuff it into celery sticks, or bake it into delectable dishes. If you're seeking a recipe that effortlessly blends convenience, flavor, and crowd-pleasing appeal, look no further. This article will guide you through the steps of creating an easy pimiento cheese that will tantalize your taste buds and become a new favorite among your circle of friends and family.
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EASY PIMIENTO CHEESE
Every good Southerner has their own easy pimiento cheese recipe. It's wonderful on crackers, in a sandwich with a fresh summer tomato, inside a grilled cheese sandwich or plain with some crackers. -Josh Carter, Birmingham, Alabama
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 15m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine first 5 ingredients. Add cheeses and stir to combine. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calories, Fat 23g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 286mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 7g protein.
EASY PIMENTO CHEESE
Provided by Sunny Anderson
Categories appetizer
Time 30m
Yield 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, combine cheeses, pimentos and pimento juice, onion, mayonnaise, garlic, paprika, and celery seed. Mix well and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Transfer the cheese spread to a serving bowl and serve with the bread.
SOUTHERN PIMIENTO CHEESE SPREAD
A classic southern comfort food, this spread is used as an appetizer with crackers, corn chips or celery. It is also smeared between two slices of white bread for sandwiches and as a topping for hamburgers and hot dogs. -Eileen Balmer, South Bend, Indiana.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 10m
Yield 1-1/4 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Combine cheese, pimientos and mayonnaise. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve with crackers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 144mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.
QUICK AND EASY PIMENTO CHEESE
I just threw this together one day for a party where I knew there wouldn't be any sandwiches for us non meat eaters. Definitely not for the Vegan. This is a quick and yummy alternative to store bought pimento cheese spread.
Provided by PLUVOID
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes Vegetarian
Time 5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a medium bowl combine Cheddar cheese, Colby cheese, pimentos, creamy salad dressing, salt and pepper. Add more or less creamy salad dressing to achieve desired texture. Mix well.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.6 calories, Carbohydrate 6.2 g, Cholesterol 65.8 mg, Fat 26 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 14.1 g, SaturatedFat 12.6 g, Sodium 583.3 mg, Sugar 4.8 g
EASY PIMENTO CHEESE
Growing up Italian in New York, I only knew Pimento's as "that red thing inside a green olive". When I moved down south in 2002, I noticed most "true southerners" served pimento cheese spread alongside crackers at a party. I will admit some of them weren't so good (store brands) but then my boyfriends Mom served some, and it was love at first bite! Mine isn't as good as hers, but her recipe isn't written down, it's one of those "you use some of this and some of that, and when it looks too wet, it's done." I decided to experiment with several recipes and came up with this one, to tide me over between her little care packages she sends over to me and my daughter. It's a combination between Paula & Bobby Deen's recipes and a little of my own. Hope you enjoy as much as we do! So addicting.. I use a Kitchen Aid mixer, but you can mix by hand blender or Hand. I buy the preshredded cheeses to make the preparation go faster.
Provided by ItalianMomof2
Categories Spreads
Time 10m
Yield 3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Put cream cheese in mixer and beat till cream cheese is fluffy.
- Add remaining ingredients and mix until well incorporated.
- Put in storage bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, before serving. (to allow flavors to "meld" together.
- Serve with your favorite cracker or breads.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 599.2, Fat 51.3, SaturatedFat 23.9, Cholesterol 117.8, Sodium 1245, Carbohydrate 14.9, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 3.8, Protein 21.4
PIMIENTO CHEESE
This is the ultimate pimiento cheese recipe. What makes this pimiento cheese better than average? Besides not using cream cheese, which is something the southern-raised experts in our test kitchens felt strongly about, this recipe calls for beating the cheese mixture to make it smoother and more spreadable. According to them, it's hard to beat too long. Combine that technique with a little extra prep-grating your own cheese makes all the difference here-and a few non-traditional ingredients-soy sauce, pickled jalapeño peppers and Dijon really amp up the flavor. This pimiento cheese isn't just cheesy and creamy, it's also slightly spicy, deeply savory and a tiny bit tangy. With so much going on, this totally nontraditional, but absolutely irresistible take on pimiento cheese is a must try!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Appetizer
Time 25m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In large bowl, place mayonnaise, pickled jalapeño juice, mustard, soy sauce and lemon juice. Beat with electric mixer on low speed 5 to 10 seconds to combine.
- Add cheeses; beat on medium speed 15 to 30 seconds to combine. Scrape bowl, then beat on medium speed 2 to 4 minutes longer or until cheese mixture is creamy and spreadable.
- Stir pimientos, onions and jalapeños into cheese mixture, until just combined. Serve with crackers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 0 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize About 1/4 Cup, Sodium 500 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g
Tips:
- Choose high-quality ingredients. Use fresh, flavorful cheese, crisp bell peppers, and tangy mayonnaise. Good ingredients make all the difference in the final dish.
- Don't overmix the cheese. Overmixing can make the cheese tough and rubbery. Mix just until the ingredients are well combined.
- Chill the cheese before serving. This will help the cheese to set and make it easier to spread. You can chill the cheese for up to 3 days in advance.
- Serve with your favorite crackers, vegetables, or bread. Pimiento cheese is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways.
- Experiment with different flavors. You can add different herbs, spices, or vegetables to the cheese to create your own unique flavor combinations.
Conclusion:
Pimiento cheese is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. It's perfect for parties, potlucks, or simply enjoying at home. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and crowd-pleasing dish. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy recipe, give pimiento cheese a try.
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