Old Fashioned Pimiento Cheese Spread
Creamy, tangy, and packed with bold Southern charm, this Old Fashioned Pimiento Cheese Spread is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for gatherings or everyday snacking. Featuring sharp cheddar cheese, softened cream cheese, and sweet, diced pimientos, this easy-to-make spread comes together in just 15 minutes and is seasoned to perfection with a hint of cayenne, garlic, onion, and black pepper. Whether served as a dip with crackers or fresh veggies, a sumptuous sandwich filling, or a topping for burgers, this classic recipe is a versatile favorite. Make it ahead to let the flavors fully develop, and enjoy a timeless appetizer that’s both comforting and irresistibly flavorful. Perfect for Southern cuisine enthusiasts and anyone searching for a homemade pimiento cheese recipe!
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 4 ounces pimientos, diced and drained
- 0.3333 cup mayonnaise
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Grate the sharp cheddar cheese using a box grater or a food processor fitted with a grating blade. Place the grated cheese in a large mixing bowl.
Step 2
Add the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, diced and drained pimientos, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to the bowl with the cheese.
Step 3
Using a hand mixer (or stirring by hand with a sturdy spoon), blend the ingredients together until the mixture is creamy and evenly combined.
Step 4
Taste the mixture and adjust the seasonings, if necessary, to your preference.
Step 5
Transfer the pimiento cheese spread to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 6
Serve chilled or at room temperature with crackers, bread, fresh vegetables, or as a sandwich filling.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (537.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1903.1 |
| Total Fat 170.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 77.7g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 447.0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2873.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 38.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 8.1g | |
| Protein 65.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1751.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 1.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 341.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories