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.
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OUR FAVORITE PIMENTO CHEESE
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
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
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
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
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 2h15m
Yield 24 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
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
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.
HOMEMADE PIMENTO CHEESE RECIPE
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
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
Provided by Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 45m
Yield Eight 6-ounce servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, mix all ingredients well and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
AUNT ERMA LEE'S SMOOTH AND CREAMY PIMENTO CHEESE
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
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
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
GREAT PIMENTO CHEESE
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
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
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
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
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
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
Provided by Damaris Phillips
Categories appetizer
Time 15m
Yield About 2 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 6
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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