Best Toms Sweet Pimento Cheese Recipes

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

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!