Best 8 Worlds Best Pimiento Cheese Recipes

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Are you in search of a delectable and crowd-pleasing appetizer or snack? Look no further than the world's best pimiento cheese recipe. This Southern classic is a creamy, tangy, and flavorful spread that is perfect for any occasion. Made with simple ingredients like sharp cheddar cheese, cream cheese, mayonnaise, pimentos, and a blend of spices, pimiento cheese is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you prefer a mild or spicy version, this recipe will guide you through the steps to create the perfect pimiento cheese that will leave your taste buds wanting more. So gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create the world's best pimiento cheese recipe.

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PIMENTO CHEESE



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This pimento cheese is the best! It's cheesy, tangy, peppery (spicy if you wish), and spreadable. Recipe yields 2 cups.

Provided by Cookie and Kate

Categories     Dip or spread

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups freshly grated extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
8 ounces cream cheese, cut into 1″ cubes and softened at room temperature*
4 ounces pimento peppers**, well drained and chopped if in strips
2 tablespoons mayonnaise (Duke's is traditional but I also like Sir Kensington's)
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (decrease or omit if sensitive to spice)
1/2 medium jalapeño pepper, ribs and seeds removed, and minced (about 1 tablespoon; omit if sensitive to spice)
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Salt, to taste

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of your stand mixer, combine the cheddar, cream cheese, pimento peppers, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper and jalapeño (if using), and several twists of black pepper.
  • Beat the mixture together with a hand mixer, your stand mixer, or by hand with a sturdy wooden spoon or spatula. Beat until the mixture is thoroughly combined.
  • Taste, and add more black pepper if desired, and/or salt for more overall flavor (I usually add a pinch of two). If you'd like your pimento cheese to have more of a kick, add another pinch of cayenne. Blend again.
  • Transfer the mixture to a smaller serving bowl. Serve your pimento cheese immediately, or chill it in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Pimento cheese hardens as it cools; let it rest for 30 minutes at room temperature to soften.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1/4 cup, Calories 245 calories, Sugar 1.8 g, Sodium 355.9 mg, Fat 22.1 g, SaturatedFat 11.4 g, TransFat 0.3 g, Carbohydrate 3.5 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 8.4 g, Cholesterol 60.6 mg

PIMIENTO CHEESE



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Beat 4 ounces softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon each dijon mustard and adobo sauce (from canned chipotle peppers) and 1/2 teaspoon pepper with a mixer until totally combined. Add 8 ounces each grated sharp cheddar and Monterey jack and gently mix until combined. Stir in one 4-ounce jar sliced pimientos (drained) and 2 tablespoons chopped dill with a rubber spatula. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.

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

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.

WORLD'S BEST PIMIENTO CHEESE



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Found this in a local publication and made it three times over the holidays - was asked for the recipe many times. It's easy to double, and is great served with crackers.

Provided by Musical Joy

Categories     Spreads

Time 10m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup mayonnaise
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 -2 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup chopped flat leaf parsley
6 -8 drops Tabasco sauce
1 (2 ounce) jar pimientos, undrained
3 cups finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup pecan chips

Steps:

  • Combine mayonnaise, cream cheese, garlic, parsley and Tabasco (by hand or in food processor) until smooth.
  • Add undrained pimientos, cheese and pecans; mix well.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 4 hours to overnight to allow the flavors to blend.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.4, Fat 15, SaturatedFat 6.1, Cholesterol 29.1, Sodium 176.8, Carbohydrate 2.6, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 0.9, Protein 6.3

PIMIENTO CHEESE



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Provided by Irma S. Rombauer

Categories     Condiment/Spread     Mixer     Cheese     No-Cook     Cocktail Party     Vegetarian     Mayonnaise     Cheddar     Shower     Party

Yield Makes about 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

One 4-ounce jar chopped pimientos, drained
1 cup mayonnaise
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
2 cups grated Cheddar (8 ounces)
2 cups grated Colby (8 ounces)

Steps:

  • Combine pimientos, mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice, dry mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and red pepper in a medium bowl. Beat with a wooden spoon or an electric mixer at medium speed until blended.
  • Add grated cheese and beat until the consistency of cottage cheese.

EASY PIMIENTO CHEESE



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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

1-1/3 cups mayonnaise
2 jars (4 ounces each) pimiento strips, chopped
1-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 block (8 ounces) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 block (8 ounces) extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

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.

WORLD'S BEST PIMENTO CHEESE



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Number Of Ingredients 8

4 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 (3-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 handful fresh parsley
several vigorous shots of Pickapepper and Tabasco sauces
1 cup pecans
small jar diced pimentos and all juice
12 ounces extra-sharp Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Purée till smooth in processor the mayonnaise, cream cheese, garlic, parsley, and sauces. Turn into a bowl. Now, in food processor, process just till coarsely chopped 1 cup pecans; add pecans and pimentos, with juice, to mayonnaise mixture. Now grate in food processor 12 ounces extra-sharp Cheddar cheese. Turn into bowl with remaining ingredients. Stir well to combine. Let stand, refrigerated, at least 1 hour. Even better the next day.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. The better the ingredients, the better the pimento cheese will be. Look for sharp cheddar cheese, creamy mayonnaise, and finely diced pimentos.
  • Shred your own cheese. Pre-shredded cheese contains additives that can prevent the cheese from melting smoothly.
  • Use a food processor to finely chop the pimentos. This will help them distribute evenly throughout the cheese.
  • Add a little bit of heat. A pinch of cayenne pepper or paprika will add a nice kick to the pimento cheese.
  • Let the pimento cheese chill for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld together.
  • Serve pimento cheese with crackers, celery sticks, or bread. It can also be used as a sandwich spread or dip.

    Conclusion:

    Pimento cheese is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great appetizer, snack, or side dish. With so many different recipes to choose from, you are sure to find one that you love. So next time you are looking for something easy and delicious to make, give pimento cheese a try. You won't be disappointed!

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