Best Home Made Pimento Cheese Recipes

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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

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.

OUR FAVORITE PIMENTO CHEESE



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One of the first dishes Southern cooks master is homemade pimento cheese. Every hostess may have her own special twist on the classic party dish, but this version will never let you down. Our best pimento cheese recipe gets a signature crunch from toasted pecans and a dash of heat from ground red pepper. Blended together with creamy mayonnaise and sharp Cheddar cheese, it's a combination that keeps guests coming back for seconds. Pimiento cheese dip may be an easy appetizer for entertaining, but there's just one way to mess up the recipe: pre-shredded cheese. In a dish this simple, texture is important. The time you take to pull out your box grater and shred by hand will pay off in taste. Can't wait for your next gathering to whip up a batch of Southern pimento cheese? Brighten up lunchtime with a hearty pimento cheese sandwich- we'll take ours with garden-fresh tomato slices on the side!

Provided by Southern Living Editors

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups mayonnaise, such as Hellmann's or Duke's
1 (4-oz.) jar diced pimiento, drained
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon finely grated onion
1 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 cup chopped pecans
1 (8-oz.) block extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
1 (8-oz.) block sharp Cheddar cheese
Celery sticks and assorted crackers

Steps:

  • Make the mayo mixture. In a large bowl, stir together mayonnaise, diced pimiento, Worcestershire sauce, grated onion, and ground red pepper until blended.
  • Toast the pecans. Toasting brings out the rich flavor of the nuts. Preheat your oven to 350°. Bake pecans in a single layer in a shallow pan 8 to 10 minutes or until toasted and fragrant, stirring halfway through. (Stirring helps to ensure even browning.)
  • Shred the cheese. Trust us - texture matters. Using the small side of a box grater, finely shred extra-sharp Cheddar cheese. Then use the large side of the grater to coarsely shred sharp Cheddar cheese. Fresh cheese makes a difference.
  • Stir and enjoy. Add pecans and shredded cheeses to mayo mixture, stirring until blended. You can store it in the refrigerator up to 1 week. Serve with celery sticks and assorted crackers, or make a grilled pimento cheese sandwich in a skillet or panini press.

QUICK AND EASY PIMENTO CHEESE



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I just threw this together one day for a party where I knew there wouldn't be any sandwiches for us non meat eaters. Definitely not for the Vegan. This is a quick and yummy alternative to store bought pimento cheese spread.

Provided by PLUVOID

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Vegetarian

Time 5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
2 cups shredded Colby cheese
2 (4 ounce) jars diced pimento peppers, drained
½ (16 ounce) jar creamy salad dressing (e.g. Miracle Whip)
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl combine Cheddar cheese, Colby cheese, pimentos, creamy salad dressing, salt and pepper. Add more or less creamy salad dressing to achieve desired texture. Mix well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.6 calories, Carbohydrate 6.2 g, Cholesterol 65.8 mg, Fat 26 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 14.1 g, SaturatedFat 12.6 g, Sodium 583.3 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

EASY PIMENTO CHEESE



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 pound Cheddar cheese, shredded (recommended: Colby)
1/2 pound Pepper Jack cheese, shredded
One 4-ounce jar diced pimentos, plus 2 tablespoons juice
1/2 red onion, diced
1 cup mayonnaise
3 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 teaspoon hot smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground celery seed
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 loaf white sandwich bread, sliced into diagonal pieces

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine cheeses, pimentos and pimento juice, onion, mayonnaise, garlic, paprika, and celery seed. Mix well and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Transfer the cheese spread to a serving bowl and serve with the bread.

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

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.

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