Best Whistle Stop Cafe Pimento Cheese Recipes

KIMCHI PIMENTO CHEESE

Kimchi Pimento Cheese image

A classic Southern favorite and a Korean staple go hand in hand. For something extra special, use homemade kimchi (and fry your own potato chips!). I was inspired for this recipe by Mind of a Chef, a PBS show created by the geniuses behind the now defunct Lucky Peach empire. It's an adaptation of the Pimento Cheese recipe in Lucky Peach Issue 8: The Gender Issue.

Provided by leahfranklin

Categories Cheese

Time 12h

Yield 1 quart, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/2 lb cream cheese (room temperature)
1 cup cabbage kimchi
1 tablespoon hot sauce (preferably Tabasco)
1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
3/4 lb sharp cheddar cheese (grated, preferably Tillamook)
1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimento pepper (drained)

Steps:

Beat the cream cheese in a mixer with the paddle attachment until smooth and slightly aerated.
Meanwhile, squeeze the liquid out of the kimchi with your hands (or in a sieve with the back of a wooden spoon) and reserve it for the next step. Pulse the kimchi several times in a food processor, or chop it finely.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the Tabasco, mayonnaise, vinegar, and 2 Tablespoons of the kimchi liquid.
Using a rubber spatula, scrape down the sides of the bowl. Turn the mixer on to medium, add the cheddar, and mix for one minute, then stop, scrape again, and mix for another minute.
Without stopping the mixer, drizzle the liquid ingredients into the cheese mixture and continue to mix until completely incorporated.
Remove the bowl from the stand and fold in the pimentos and chopped kimchi.
Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 12 hours.
Allow to rest out of the refrigerator for an hour before serving.
Serve with your favorite potato chips or chicharrones.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273, Fat 23.9, SaturatedFat 14.5, Cholesterol 76, Sodium 404.5, Carbohydrate 2.5, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 1.6, Protein 12.5

PIMENTO CHEESE (NO MAYONNAISE)

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This Pimento Cheese recipe is perfect for the mayonnaise-haters in your world. This recipe is based on my friend Paige Meszaros' creation.

Provided by D. Todd Miller

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

10 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated
8 ounces cream cheese, softened well
1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimentos, with juice
3 garlic cloves, minced (approximate, adjust to your liking)
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika
2 -4 drops hot sauce
1 pinch sugar

Steps:

Mix all ingredients very well. Note: For the best flavor, grate the cheddar just before you make the recipe. Store pimento cheese in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
To make this into a hot dip, simply heat in a crock pot until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164.8, Fat 14.5, SaturatedFat 9.1, Cholesterol 45.6, Sodium 208.2, Carbohydrate 1.6, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.5, Protein 7.5

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