Best Spicy Pimento Cheese Spread Recipes

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SPICY PIMENTO CHEESE SPREAD



Spicy Pimento Cheese Spread image

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.

SPICY PIMENTO CHEESE SPREAD



Spicy Pimento Cheese Spread image

I have always loved pimento cheese but have never made it myself. Mom's recipe of shredded cheese and mayonnaise (or the store-bought spread) was all I had ever tasted until I tasted a "Pimento Cheese Dip" that I really liked. The only thing that I was told was that it also had cream cheese in it but I could tell there was...

Provided by Jeanne Benavidez

Categories     Other Snacks

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 c shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 c mayonnaise (i use salad dressing)
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 tsp garlic salt
1/4 tsp onion powder
1 jar(s) (4 oz) pimentos, drained and diced
1 jalapeno pepper, finely diced (seeded and deveined for less heat)
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Place mayonnaise and cream cheese in a mixing bowl and, using a spatula, blend slowly until combined well.
  • 2. Add the remaining ingredients and mix until combined.
  • 3. Add salt and black pepper to taste.
  • 4. Refrigerate in an air-tight container.
  • 5. SERVING SUGGESTIONS: It's great on a quick sandwich, wonderful on a grilled-cheese sandwich or served as a dip with tortilla chips and/or your favorite snack cracker.

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