Best 11 Pimiento Cheese Spread Appetizers Recipes

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Pimiento cheese spread is a delightful and versatile appetizer that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy snack or a more substantial party spread, there's a pimiento cheese recipe out there to suit your needs. This creamy, flavorful spread is made with a combination of sharp cheddar cheese, cream cheese, mayonnaise, and diced pimientos, and can be customized with a variety of additional ingredients, such as chopped pecans, diced celery, or even a dollop of hot sauce.

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SOUTHERN PIMIENTO CHEESE SPREAD



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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

1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 jar (4 ounces) diced pimientos, drained and finely chopped
1/3 cup mayonnaise
Assorted crackers

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.

PIMIENTO-CHEESE SPREAD APPETIZERS



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In 15 minutes, you can make a satisfying spread showcasing pimiento-stuffed olives and two kinds of cheese.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

2/3 cup small whole pimiento-stuffed green olives (from 10-oz jar)
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
1/4 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
1 package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened
Dash ground red pepper (cayenne)
16 slices cocktail rye bread

Steps:

  • Reserve 16 whole olives for garnish. Chop remaining olives; place in medium bowl. Add Cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, cream cheese and red pepper; beat with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.
  • Spread about 2 tablespoons cheese mixture on 8 of the bread slices. Top with remaining bread slices. Cut each sandwich diagonally in half.
  • Garnish each appetizer with 1 whole olive secured with a toothpick or decorative pick.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Appetizer, Sodium 290 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g

PARTY PIMENTO CHEESE SPREAD



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Pimiento cheese spread is one of those Southern comfort foods that doubles as a really delicious appetizer. If solace is what you're seeking, use the spread to make a sandwich on white bread, or grill it a la grilled cheese. If an appetizer is what you need, put it in a bowl and serve it on toast points or with crackers and celery sticks.

Provided by S. McKinney

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

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
¼ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup butter, softened
1 (4 ounce) jar chopped pimentos, drained
1 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste
¼ teaspoon white sugar
½ cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Beat the shredded Cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, and softened butter in a mixing bowl with a mixer on low speed until well blended. Add the pimentos, garlic powder, salt, and sugar; mix to combine. Stir in the pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388.2 calories, Carbohydrate 3.6 g, Cholesterol 72.1 mg, Fat 36.8 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 12.7 g, SaturatedFat 16.2 g, Sodium 491.7 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

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.

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.

OLD-FASHIONED PIMIENTO CHEESE SPREAD



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Old-fashioned pimiento cheese for old-fashioned times, i.e., summertime family reunions, "supper on the ground," lots of kids, watermelon and home-made ice cream. (At least that's the way it was for us.)

Provided by JC in Texas

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimentos, do not drain
16 ounces sharp cheddar cheese or 16 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese
1/3 cup grated onion
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon sugar

Steps:

  • Blend ingredients well and serve on pupernickel or your favorite bread. Change the amounts to your taste. This is was made to be kid-friendly -- and is also a much smaller version than it use to be.

PIMIENTO CHEESE



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Combined with breadsticks or carrot sticks, this tangy cheese spread makes a satisfying afterschool snack. Pimientos are large, sweet red peppers that are usually sold in jars.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Time 5m

Yield Makes 1 1/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
2 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
2 tablespoons chopped pimientos (well drained)
1 cup grated yellow cheddar cheese (4 ounces)
coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a food processor, pulse reduced-fat mayonnaise with reduced-fat cream cheese and chopped pimientos (well drained) until combined.
  • Using a flexible spatula, scrape down sides of bowl. Add cheddar cheese; season with coarse salt and ground pepper. Pulse until spreadable and slightly chunky.

SPICY PIMENTO CHEESE SPREAD



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Pimento cheese spread definitely qualifies as comfort food. Mine is an update with ingredients like good sharp Cheddar, pickled jalapeños, and Sriracha. This recipe is inspired by the pimento cheese from a Brooklyn cheese shop that I love called Stinky (what a great name!).

Provided by Ina Garten Bio & Top Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
3/4 cup good mayonnaise, such as Hellmann's
1 1/2 teaspoons granulated onion (not onion powder)
2 large garlic cloves, grated (see Cook's Note)
1 teaspoon whole celery seed
Kosher salt
3/4 cup canned pickled jalapeño peppers, drained and chopped
1/2 cup chopped scallions, white and green parts (3 to 4 scallions)
1/2 cup chopped roasted red peppers, drained (4 ounces)
4 cups grated sharp white Cheddar, such as 2-year aged Grafton (10 ounces)
1 tablespoon Sriracha
Ritz crackers, corn chips, and/or crudités, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, onion, garlic, celery seed, and 1/2 teaspoon salt with a wooden spoon. Add the jalapeños, scallions, red peppers, Cheddar, and Sriracha and combine well. Taste for seasonings and serve with crackers, corn chips, and/or crudités.

THE BEST EVER PIMIENTO CHEESE SPREAD



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This is a tart pimiento cheese because of the very sharp cheese plus the addition of the vinegar, and the lemon pepper. If you like tangy foods, then this is a very good recipe to try! We have never gone back to store bought pimiento cheese after this recipe. My aunt's mother-in-law invented this spread and we have been eating it for years.

Provided by Juenessa

Categories     Spreads

Time 20m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (10 ounce) packages cracker barrell vermont extra-sharp cheddar cheese (this is a white-colored cheese)
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (4 ounce) jar pimientos
1/4 cup vinegar
1 tablespoon flour
1 teaspoon lemon pepper
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
1/2 cup mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Bring vinegar to a boil in the microwave.
  • Add flour to vinegar and stir to make a paste.
  • Add softened cream cheese to above mixture and stir thouroughly.
  • Add all other ingredients except cheese to above mixture and mix well.
  • Grate the cheese with manual cheese grater or in your food proccessor.
  • Add cheese into mixture and mix well.
  • Serve on bread as a sandwich or on crackers, wheat thins, etc.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.1, Fat 19.2, SaturatedFat 10.9, Cholesterol 54.7, Sodium 316.5, Carbohydrate 3.3, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.9, Protein 10.1

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 CHEESE APPETIZER SPREAD



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When company's coming, go for party-starters that are as quick to prep as they are delicious to eat-like this Pimiento Cheese Appetizer Spread.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 13 servings, about 2 Tbsp. each

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1/3 cup KRAFT Real Mayo
1 jar (4 oz.) diced pimentos, drained
dash LEA & PERRINS Worcestershire Sauce

Steps:

  • Mix ingredients until blended.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 140 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 4 g

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Cheese: Use a sharp cheddar cheese for a bold flavor or a mild cheddar for a more subtle taste. You can also use a combination of cheddar and other cheeses, such as cream cheese or goat cheese.
  • Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh red bell peppers, mayonnaise, and celery give the pimento cheese spread the best flavor. If you can't find fresh red bell peppers, you can use jarred roasted red peppers, but the flavor will be less vibrant.
  • Don't Overmix: Overmixing the pimento cheese spread will make it tough. Mix it just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Chill Before Serving: Pimento cheese spread tastes best when it's chilled. Make it ahead of time and let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  • Use it as a Dip or Spread: Pimento cheese spread can be served as a dip with crackers, vegetables, or chips. It can also be used as a spread on sandwiches, burgers, or wraps.

Conclusion:

Pimento cheese spread is a delicious and versatile appetizer that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. Whether you're serving it as a dip, spread, or sandwich filling, this classic Southern dish is sure to please everyone. With its creamy texture, sharp cheddar flavor, and pop of color from the red bell peppers, pimento cheese spread is a party favorite that's perfect for any occasion.

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