Best Spanish Pimento Cheese Spread 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.

SPICY PIMENTO CHEESE SPREAD



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     condiment

Time 2h10m

Yield 1 quart

Number Of Ingredients 9

10 ounces cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 cup pickled jalapenos, chopped
6 ounces piquillo pepper, chopped (regular pimentos can be substituted)
5 cups shredded Cheddar (approximately 1 1/4 pounds)
1 to 2 tablespoons Sriracha

Steps:

  • Combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder and celery seed. Mix in the pickled jalapenos, piquillo peppers and grated Cheddar. Add the Sriracha and combine. Taste and add more mayonnaise and Sriracha, if necessary. Chill before serving.

SPANISH PIMENTO CHEESE SPREAD



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Ken Oringer, a chef and owner of Toro, serves this spread with chicken-skin "crackers" for little sandwiches he calls bocadillas.

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Time 20m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 ounces Spanish Tetilla cheese, or ripe Italian fontina, rinds removed
2 ounces cream cheese
2 ounces Caña de Cabra or other soft goat cheese
1 teaspoon hot Spanish paprika
1 teaspoon sweet Spanish paprika
1 tablespoon hot sauce
Zest and juice of 1/2 lemon
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 scallions, trimmed and minced
3 tablespoons finely chopped, drained piquillo peppers
Salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Mash the cheeses together until smooth. Work in the paprikas, hot sauce, lemon zest and juice and Worcestershire sauce. Fold in piquillo peppers and scallions. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Store in refrigerator until ready to use. Spread will keep up to two days.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 207, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 446 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams

PIMIENTO CHEESE SPREAD



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     condiment

Time 5m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Puree 1/3 cup sliced pimientos (drained) in a blender or food processor until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl. Add 3 cups finely grated sharp cheddar and beat with a mixer until combined. Beat in 1/4 cup mayonnaise.

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.

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 CHEESE SPREAD



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     appetizer

Time 10m

Yield 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

Two 7-ounce jars canned, sliced pimientos, drained
Three 10-ounce bricks sharp Cheddar, finely grated
1 cup mayonnaise
White sandwich bread

Steps:

  • Place the drained pimientos in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth. Using an electric mixer, combine the pimientos and cheese, beating until smooth. Beat in the mayonnaise. Spread on slices of white sandwich bread while the mixture is room temperature. Trim the bread crusts and cut the sandwiches into triangles.

SOUTHERN PIMIENTO CHEESE SPREAD



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A classic southern comfort food, this spread is used as an appetizer with crackers, corn chips or celery. It is also smeared between two slices of white bread for sandwiches and as a topping for hamburgers and hot dogs. -Eileen Balmer, South Bend, Indiana.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 10m

Yield 1-1/4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 jar (4 ounces) diced pimientos, drained and finely chopped
1/3 cup mayonnaise
Assorted crackers

Steps:

  • Combine cheese, pimientos and mayonnaise. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 144mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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