Best Sweet Pimento Cheese Recipes

TOM'S SWEET PIMENTO CHEESE

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This pimento cheese is great as a sandwich, as a spread on crackers, or stuffed into celery. Our kids can't get enough of it. I like it best served as a sandwich with a big bowl of my homemade chili.

Provided by Tom Wyant

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes Cold Cheese Dip Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
12 ounces shredded mild Cheddar cheese
½ cup creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip®)
¼ teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon white sugar
2 tablespoons sweet pickle juice
½ cup sweet pickle relish
1 (4 ounce) jar chopped pimentos, drained

Steps:

Beat the cream cheese and Cheddar cheese together with an electric mixer in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in the salad dressing, garlic salt, sugar, and pickle juice, scraping down the sides of the mixing bowl. Stir in the pickle relish and pimentos. Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339.3 calories, Carbohydrate 9.9 g, Cholesterol 80.5 mg, Fat 28 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 12.9 g, SaturatedFat 15.6 g, Sodium 655 mg, Sugar 7.6 g

SWEET PIMENTO CHEESE

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I was recently missing a taste from my childhood, so I went on a search, trying many recipes. I found lots of good ones, but none that tasted "just right." I decided to make my own and finally hit upon the missing ingredient. I think this makes my pimento cheese different from the others, and it brought back childhood memories! Give it a try and see what you think.

Provided by Diane Whitbeck @IRPELLC

Categories Cheese Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 cup(s) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
2 cup(s) monterey jack cheese, shredded
8 ounce(s) cream cheese, room temperature
1 cup(s) mayonnaise (i used duke's light)
1 jar(s) pimentos, diced, 4 oz.
1 tablespoon(s) vinegar
1/2 teaspoon(s) onion powder
1/2 teaspoon(s) garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon(s) paprika
1/2 teaspoon(s) cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon(s) sugar (i used splenda)

Steps:

In large mixing bowl, combine the two cheeses. Mix with your hands until the two cheeses are totally blended throughout.
In a medium microwave-safe mixing bowl, place the room temperature cream cheese. Cream it, using a fork or an electric mixer. If not soft enough to cream easily, microwave for 15 - 20 seconds. When smooth, add mayo, vinegar, spices and sugar. Again, cream until mix is smooth. Fold in the pimentos until well-distributed in the mix.
Add cream cheese mixture to the two blended cheeses in large mixing bowl. Using a fork, slowly incorporate the cheeses into the cream cheese mixture until all cheese is moistened and well-blended. Continue to blend until you achieve desired texture - anywhere from chunky to smooth - your choice.
You can serve immediately with crackers, celery sticks, or use in a sandwich. Or you can refrigerate and serve chilled. Flavor will intensify as it sits. Enjoy!