Best Five Cheese Pimento Cheese Recipes

BASIC PIMIENTO CHEESE RECIPE

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This classic recipe works as a dip, spread, or all by itself.

Provided by Southern Living Editors

Time 15m

Yield Makes 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 (4-oz.) jar diced pimiento, drained
1 ½ cups mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon finely grated yellow onion
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 (8-oz.) block extra-sharp yellow Cheddar cheese, finely shredded
1 (8-oz.) block sharp yellow Cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

Stir together pimiento, mayonnaise, Worcestershire, onion, and cayenne in a large bowl.
Stir cheeses into pimiento mixture until well combined. Store covered in the refrigerator up to 1 week.

FIVE-CHEESE PIMENTO CHEESE

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Miracle Whip adds tang and just a touch of sweetness to this five-cheese version of the classic Southern spread, while traditional mayonnaise gives it balance and richness.

Provided by Shai Sevier

Categories Dip Condiment/Spread Cheese Bell Pepper Super Bowl Cream Cheese Cheddar Parmesan Cheese Week

Yield Makes about 3 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3/4 cup jarred whole or chopped pimento peppers (about 10 1/2 ounces)
1/2 small shallot, grated
2 ounces cream cheese, softened
6 tablespoons Hellmann's mayonnaise
6 tablespoons Miracle Whip
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
3-5 dashes hot sauce
6 ounces mild cheddar, shredded
6 ounces sharp cheddar, shredded
3 ounces Parmesan, shredded
3 ounces pepper Jack cheese, shredded
Crackers (for serving)

Steps:

Drain peppers, reserving liquid, then finely chop if whole.
Process shallot, cream cheese, mayonnaise, Miracle Whip, Worcestershire, salt, hot sauce, and 2 Tbsp. pepper liquid in a food processor until very smooth. Add cheeses and pulse until just combined. Add peppers and pulse until just combined. Serve with crackers alongside.
Do Ahead
Pimento cheese can be made 5 days ahead; cover with plastic, pressing onto surface, and chill.

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

Ingredients

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