Best 9 Kraft Pimento Cheese Spread Recipes

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With its tangy, cheesy flavor and creamy texture, Kraft Pimento Cheese Spread is a beloved American staple that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy snack, a flavorful addition to your sandwich or burger, or a cheesy dip for your next party, this versatile spread is sure to satisfy your cravings. But with so many different recipes available, it can be hard to know where to start. In this article, we'll provide you with the ultimate guide to cooking Kraft Pimento Cheese Spread, offering a variety of delicious recipes that will tantalize your taste buds and make you a pro in the kitchen.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

PIMIENTO CHEESE SPREAD



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     condiment

Time 5m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Puree 1/3 cup sliced pimientos (drained) in a blender or food processor until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl. Add 3 cups finely grated sharp cheddar and beat with a mixer until combined. Beat in 1/4 cup mayonnaise.

PIMENTO CHEESE SPREAD



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A zippy spread-in-a-jar that is good with crackers, for stuffing celery, or as a spread in finger sandwiches.

Provided by Tara Laine Hoffman

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

Time 5m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (4 ounce) jar chopped pimento peppers
1 pound shredded Cheddar cheese
1 large onion, grated
1 pinch garlic powder
1 dash Worcestershire sauce
ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon mayonnaise

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mash the pimentos using a fork. Mix in cheese, onion, Worcestershire sauce, and mayonnaise. Season to taste with garlic powder and black pepper. Spoon mixture into a container large enough to hold the pimento spread, and store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 63.1 calories, Carbohydrate 0.8 g, Cholesterol 15.1 mg, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 91.3 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

CHEDDAR & PIMENTO SPREAD



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This easy-to-make cheese spread makes a great cracker topper or sandwich spread.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Meal Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings, 2 Tbsp. spread and 6 crackers each

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 oz. (1/4 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/4 cup KRAFT Real Mayo Mayonnaise
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese
2 Tbsp. chopped pimentos
2 green onions, chopped
woven wheat crackers

Steps:

  • Mix cream cheese and mayo in medium bowl until blended.
  • Stir in cheddar and pimentos; top with onions.
  • Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 330 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 6 g

JOHN'S PIMENTO CHEESE SPREAD



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A friend of mine from work gave me this recipe. It is so easy and delicious and I don't usually like pimento cheese. Enjoy!

Provided by Rhonda Brock Fuller

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

Time 2h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (4 ounce) jar chopped pimentos, drained
1 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
½ cup mayonnaise, or more if needed

Steps:

  • Stir together the Cheddar cheese, pimentos, and garlic powder. Stir in the mayonnaise a little at a time, until the spread reaches your desired consistency. Refrigerate for 2 hours to let the flavor develop.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.9 calories, Carbohydrate 1.8 g, Cholesterol 34.9 mg, Fat 20.3 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 255.6 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

MAMA'S QUIK AND SIMPLE PIMENTO CHEESE SPREAD



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Mama did not always feel like cooking right away; here was a little snack to hold us over. Easy to do, with few ingredients already in your fridge and cabinets. Best served with Ritz® crackers, but you can spread on your favorite slice of bread and make a sandwich, if you prefer. Refrigerate when finished.

Provided by Nikita L. Morrow-Farmer

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

Time 5m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 ½ pounds American cheese, shredded
2 cups mayonnaise
1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimientos
½ cup white sugar

Steps:

  • Stir shredded cheese, mayonnaise, pimentos, and sugar together in a bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 612.6 calories, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 80.7 mg, Fat 56.2 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 15.6 g, SaturatedFat 18.6 g, Sodium 1265.5 mg, Sugar 11.1 g

KICKIN' PIMENTO CHEESE SPREAD



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Classic pimento cheese with creamy texture and a little extra kick. This is a great make-ahead dish. I love grilled pimento cheese sandwiches, and this one won't disappoint. Also a great topping for grilled burgers. I add more cayenne when I want more kick.

Provided by metread

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cream Cheese Spreads Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 7

⅓ cup cream cheese, softened
⅓ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup sour cream
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
¼ cup diced pimentos
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Beat cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream in a bowl with an electric mixer until smooth. Stir in Cheddar cheese, pimentos, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92.3 calories, Carbohydrate 0.7 g, Cholesterol 18.8 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 104.3 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

PIMENTO-CREAM CHEESE APPETIZER SPREAD



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Cream cheese and cheddar give this appetizer a smooth appeal. But wait until they taste the spicy kick from the chopped jalapeno peppers!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Regional & Cultural Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 16 servings 2 Tbsp. each

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
1 jar (4 oz.) pimentos, well drained
3 green onions, chopped
2 Tbsp. finely chopped seeded jalapeño peppers

Steps:

  • Mix ingredients until blended.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 100 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g

PIMIENTO AND CHEESE SPREAD



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This pimiento and cheese spread is a spicy, modern version of my mother's delicious recipe. Serve it stuffed in celery or spread on crackers or a sandwich. -Elizabeth Hester, Elizabethtown, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 2-3/4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 ounces sharp white cheddar cheese
8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 jar (4 ounces) diced pimientos, undrained
Assorted crackers and vegetables

Steps:

  • Shred cheese; transfer to a large bowl. Add cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, pepper, garlic powder and cayenne; beat on low speed until blended. Drain pimientos, reserving 2 tablespoons juice. Stir in pimientos and reserved juice. Serve with crackers and vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 150mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.

OLIVE-PIMENTO CHEESE SPREAD



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This is a pretty good clone of Kraft Olive-Pimento Cheese that will cost you at least $1.50 for a 5 oz jar. Prep time includes time in the fridge.

Provided by Toby Jermain

Categories     Spreads

Time 8h

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 (7 ounce) jar pimento stuffed olives, drained and chopped, 1 tbsp juice reserved
1 tablespoon chili sauce
1 tablespoon ketchup
1/4 teaspoon garlic granules
1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt (preferably Lawry's MSG-free)
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon lemon & herb seasoning
2 teaspoons dried onion flakes, flakes lightly crushed
1 tablespoon brine, from olives, if needed (optional)
1 teaspoon fresh squeezed lemon juice (optional)

Steps:

  • Beat cream cheese until almost starting to get fluffy.
  • Combine all ingredients, except olive juice and lemon juice.
  • Refrigerate, covered, overnight for flavors to develop and blend.
  • Adjust texture and flavor with reserved olive juice and lemon juice.
  • Serve with crackers or Melba toast, or use to stuff celery or on other raw veggies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 638.3, Fat 62.9, SaturatedFat 34.6, Cholesterol 166.3, Sodium 1609, Carbohydrate 9.9, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 2.7, Protein 12.4

Tips:

  • Use a food processor or blender to quickly and easily combine the ingredients.
  • For a smoother spread, grate the cheddar cheese before adding it to the food processor.
  • If you don't have pimentos, you can use roasted red peppers or diced bell peppers instead.
  • Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili powder for a little bit of spice.
  • Serve the pimento cheese spread with crackers, vegetables, or bread.
  • For a party appetizer, spread the pimento cheese on top of crostini or crackers and garnish with chopped chives or parsley.

Conclusion:

Kraft pimento cheese spread is a delicious and versatile spread that can be used as a dip, sandwich spread, or party appetizer. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy snack or appetizer, give Kraft pimento cheese spread a try. You won't be disappointed!

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