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Pimento Cheese Recipe
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5 from 10 votes

Pimento Cheese Recipe

This homemade pimento cheese recipe is an iconic taste of the south with shredded cheeses mixed with mayo, pimentos and spices, so easy to make!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cheddar cheese, hot sauce, pimento, southern, spicy
Servings: 32 tablespoons
Calories: 44kcal

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese
  • 1-1/2 cups shredded yellow cheddar cheese
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 4- ounce jar diced pimentos drained
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise Duke's Mayo is a southern classic
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic optional, my personal addition
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder or to taste - use paprika for a milder version
  • Salt and pepper to taste about 1/2 teaspoon each
  • Dash of hot sauce optional - Crystal or Tabasco are great here

Instructions

  • Gently stir together the cheddar cheeses, cream cheese, pimentos, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, cayenne, salt and pepper in a medium-sized bowl.
  • Fold the mixture gently to combine until uniform.
  • Taste and adjust for salt and pepper. Add in a dash or two of hot sauce to your preference.
  • Refrigerate in a sealed container at least 1 hour before serving to let the flavors develop.

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Notes

Use within 1 week. Makes about 1 pint.
Extra sharp cheese is best for lower moisture content.

Nutrition

Calories: 44kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.004g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 52mg | Potassium: 19mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 215IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 0.1mg