Best 12 Home Made Pimento Cheese Recipes

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In the realm of Southern cuisine, few delights can compare to the irresistible allure of homemade pimento cheese. A delectable concoction that combines the richness of cheddar cheese, the tangy zip of pimentos, and a symphony of seasonings, this spread has captivated taste buds for generations. Whether you slather it on a sandwich, dip your crackers into its velvety embrace, or savor it as a standalone snack, homemade pimento cheese is a culinary gem that embodies the essence of Southern comfort food.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

OUR FAVORITE PIMENTO CHEESE



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One of the first dishes Southern cooks master is homemade pimento cheese. Every hostess may have her own special twist on the classic party dish, but this version will never let you down. Our best pimento cheese recipe gets a signature crunch from toasted pecans and a dash of heat from ground red pepper. Blended together with creamy mayonnaise and sharp Cheddar cheese, it's a combination that keeps guests coming back for seconds. Pimiento cheese dip may be an easy appetizer for entertaining, but there's just one way to mess up the recipe: pre-shredded cheese. In a dish this simple, texture is important. The time you take to pull out your box grater and shred by hand will pay off in taste. Can't wait for your next gathering to whip up a batch of Southern pimento cheese? Brighten up lunchtime with a hearty pimento cheese sandwich- we'll take ours with garden-fresh tomato slices on the side!

Provided by Southern Living Editors

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups mayonnaise, such as Hellmann's or Duke's
1 (4-oz.) jar diced pimiento, drained
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon finely grated onion
1 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 cup chopped pecans
1 (8-oz.) block extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
1 (8-oz.) block sharp Cheddar cheese
Celery sticks and assorted crackers

Steps:

  • Make the mayo mixture. In a large bowl, stir together mayonnaise, diced pimiento, Worcestershire sauce, grated onion, and ground red pepper until blended.
  • Toast the pecans. Toasting brings out the rich flavor of the nuts. Preheat your oven to 350°. Bake pecans in a single layer in a shallow pan 8 to 10 minutes or until toasted and fragrant, stirring halfway through. (Stirring helps to ensure even browning.)
  • Shred the cheese. Trust us - texture matters. Using the small side of a box grater, finely shred extra-sharp Cheddar cheese. Then use the large side of the grater to coarsely shred sharp Cheddar cheese. Fresh cheese makes a difference.
  • Stir and enjoy. Add pecans and shredded cheeses to mayo mixture, stirring until blended. You can store it in the refrigerator up to 1 week. Serve with celery sticks and assorted crackers, or make a grilled pimento cheese sandwich in a skillet or panini press.

SOUTHERN PIMENTO CHEESE



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This wonderful version of pimento cheese can be used for grilled cheese sandwiches, as a spread for crackers, or served alongside your favorite fried green tomatoes.

Provided by QUEENREYNEY

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cold Cheese Dip Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
½ cup mayonnaise
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon onion powder
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimento, drained
salt and black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place the Cheddar cheese, cream cheese, mayonnaise, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, onion powder, minced jalapeno, and pimento into the large bowl of a mixer. Beat at medium speed, with paddle if possible, until thoroughly combined. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.8 calories, Carbohydrate 2.1 g, Cholesterol 44.2 mg, Fat 19.9 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 229 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

PIMENTO CHEESE



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 2h15m

Yield 24 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons adobo sauce from canned chipotles in adobo
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pound sharp Cheddar, grated
1 pound Monterey Jack, grated
Two 4-ounce jars diced pimentos, drained
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
Kosher salt
Assorted crackers
Castelvetrano olives, pitted

Steps:

  • Combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon, adobo and black pepper in the bowl of an electric mixer and mix until totally combined. Add the Cheddar and Monterey Jack and mix gently until combined. Using a rubber spatula, scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure all the ingredients are mixed together. Stir in the pimentos and dill, then season with salt.
  • Refrigerate the pimento cheese for at least 2 hours before serving with crackers and olives.

EASY PIMENTO CHEESE



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 pound Cheddar cheese, shredded (recommended: Colby)
1/2 pound Pepper Jack cheese, shredded
One 4-ounce jar diced pimentos, plus 2 tablespoons juice
1/2 red onion, diced
1 cup mayonnaise
3 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 teaspoon hot smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground celery seed
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 loaf white sandwich bread, sliced into diagonal pieces

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.

HOMEMADE PIMENTO CHEESE RECIPE



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This is the BEST homemade pimento cheese. Make this classic southern recipe with just just 6 simple ingredients plus salt and pepper and can be whipped up in as little as 15 minutes. Keep the recipe handy because anyone and everyone that tries it will be asking for it!

Provided by Kimber

Categories     Appetizer

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

16 oz sharp cheddar cheese (grated)
8 oz cream cheese (softened)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
4 oz chopped pimentos (drained)
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp dried onion flakes
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl. With an electric mixer mix the cheese on low to combine and then on high for 1 minute.
  • Place the cheese in an airtight container and refrigerate for at least two hours so the flavors can meld.
  • Serve with crackers, chips, as a sandwich, or on veggies. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 0.25 cup, Calories 219 kcal, Sugar 1 g, Sodium 349 mg, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 11 g, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Cholesterol 57 mg

PIMENTO CHEESE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 45m

Yield Eight 6-ounce servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound grated Cheddar
1/2 pound grated Pepper Jack
One 4-ounce can diced pimentos
1/3 teaspoon granulated garlic
1/3 teaspoons granulated onion
About 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Pinch cayenne
About 1/2 tablespoon green pepper sauce
2/3 cup mayonnaise

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix all ingredients well and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

AUNT ERMA LEE'S SMOOTH AND CREAMY PIMENTO CHEESE



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This is a creamy spread that is cooked. My Aunt Erma Lee was a great cook. Feel free to adjust the sugar to your taste. This is a great spread for sandwiches with soup. Try spreading it on buns with hamburgers or sloppy joes for a new twist! Soars above store-bought! Can be kept under refrigeration for up to one week.

Provided by BarbDwyer

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes

Time 4h25m

Yield 44

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (2 pound) loaf processed cheese food (such as Velveeta®), cut into 8 pieces
2 (7 ounce) jars pimento peppers, drained and chopped
¼ cup tarragon vinegar
¼ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup unsalted butter
¼ cup white sugar

Steps:

  • Combine cheese food, pimento peppers, tarragon vinegar, mayonnaise, butter, and sugar in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over low-heat; cook, stirring occasionally, until the cheese and butter are melted completely, about 20 minutes.
  • Pour mixture into sealable containers and refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92.8 calories, Carbohydrate 3.3 g, Cholesterol 19.8 mg, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 276.8 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

QUICK AND EASY PIMENTO CHEESE



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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

2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
2 cups shredded Colby cheese
2 (4 ounce) jars diced pimento peppers, drained
½ (16 ounce) jar creamy salad dressing (e.g. Miracle Whip)
salt and pepper to taste

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

GREAT PIMENTO CHEESE



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I guarantee this will be the best pimento cheese you have ever tasted. You should cover it and refrigerate for a few hours to let it set up, but I usually can't wait that long to eat it!

Provided by MICAHGIBSON

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cold Cheese Dip Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
¼ cup sour cream
¼ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup grated white onion
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers (such as RO*TEL®)
½ teaspoon garlic powder
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Stir together the cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth. Add the grated onion, the drained tomatoes with green chilies, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir in the Cheddar cheese. Refrigerate until set, at least 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142.1 calories, Carbohydrate 1.7 g, Cholesterol 33.1 mg, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 220.9 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

WORLD'S BEST PIMENTO CHEESE



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Never liked pimento cheese until we ate it at Papa Robin's, a now-defunct restaurant in Jasper, Arkansas. This is a recreation of their marvelous pimento cheese.

Provided by Breanna Baylor

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h30m

Yield 2 pints

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 (3 ounce) package softened cream cheese
3 cloves garlic
5 sprigs fresh parsley
3 dashes Pickapeppa Sauce
3 dashes Tabasco sauce
1 cup pecans
1 (5 ounce) jar diced pimentos, and all juice
12 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Puree till smooth in processor the mayo, cream cheese, garlic, parsley and sauces.
  • Turn into bowl.
  • now, in food processor, process just till coursely chopped, 1 cup pecans; add pecans and pimentos, with juice, to mayo mixture.
  • Now grate cheese in food processor Put into bowl with remaining ingredients.
  • Stir well to combine.
  • Let stand, refrigerated, at least 1 hour.
  • Even better the next day.

MOTHER'S EVERYDAY PIMENTO CHEESE



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Categories     Cheese     Appetizer     No-Cook     Hot Pepper     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes about 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 lb extra-sharp Vermont white Cheddar
1/2 lb extra-sharp aged New York (orange) Cheddar
1 (7-oz) jar pimentos, drained and finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
cayenne to taste
2/3 cup mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Finely grate cheeses into a large bowl. Stir in pimentos, black pepper, cayenne, and salt to taste with a fork. Then stir in mayonnaise, mashing mixture with fork until relatively smooth. (It should be flecked with small pieces of pimento.)
  • Scrape spread into a crock or jar and chill, covered, at least 2 hours to allow flavors to develop.
  • Serve pimento cheese with crackers or use as a filling for finger sandwiches.

PIMENTO CHEESE



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Provided by Damaris Phillips

Categories     appetizer

Time 15m

Yield About 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 baguette
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 ounces (1/4 cup) mayonnaise (Duke's is my favorite!)
8 ounces sharp white Cheddar cheese, shredded
4 ounces (1/2 cup) diced jarred pimento or roasted red peppers (see Cook's Notes for homemade)
Salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place the baguette on a wire rack set over a baking sheet. Bake until the bread is just warm and toasted, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, place the cream cheese and mayonnaise into a large mixing bowl and stir with a rubber spatula until thoroughly combined. Add the Cheddar cheese. Mix until combined, then stir in the pimentos or bell peppers (add them last so they don't get too beat up). Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Cook's Notes: Okay, so this recipe is pretty simple, right? And now you want to experiment and make it your own... Do you have a certain type of cheese you love? Feel free to substitute another type of cheese in for additional flavor. For example, substitute 2 ounces of blue cheese in for 2 ounces of the sharp white Cheddar cheese.
  • Feel like adding a little kick to your pimento cheese? Substitute another pepper or flavor in for the 2 ounces of pimentos. For example, I've tried Asian chili garlic sauce, kimchi, banana peppers, jalapenos, or grated horseradish.
  • To roast a red bell pepper, drizzle it with 1 teaspoon vegetable oil and place on a baking sheet. Bake in a 500 degrees F (260 degrees F) oven until the skin is charred, about 40 minutes, turning it halfway through to ensure even roasting. Remove it from the oven and immediately wrap the entire pepper in plastic wrap. Let it steam for 30 minutes. When it is cool to the touch, remove the skin with the back of a butter knife. Remove the stem, seeds and membrane. And that's all there is to it! It is a little more effort than buying jarred roasted peppers, but worth the work.

Tips:

  • Use a sharp knife to dice the vegetables for a more even texture.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can grate the cheese by hand.
  • Be careful not to overmix the cheese mixture, as this can make it tough.
  • Taste the cheese mixture before adding more salt or pepper, as the cheese itself may be salty.
  • Serve the pimento cheese spread immediately, or store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Pimento cheese spread is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. It can be served as a dip with crackers or vegetables, used as a sandwich spread, or even added to pasta dishes. No matter how you choose to enjoy it, pimento cheese is sure to be a hit!

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