Pimento Cheese Recipe
A classic Southern spread made with sharp cheddar cheese and pimentos, blended into a creamy, tangy, and slightly spicy pimento cheese perfect for serving with crackers, toast points, or fresh vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: About 2 cups 1x
- Category: Spread
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Southern American
Ingredients
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Cheese Mixture
- 12 ounces unshredded sharp yellow cheddar cheese
- 1 (4-ounce) jar pimiento peppers
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, plus more as needed
- 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
To Serve
- Crackers, toast points, or crudité
Instructions
- Grate the cheese: Using the large holes on a box grater, grate 12 ounces of sharp yellow cheddar cheese into a medium bowl. This should yield about 3 cups of grated cheese.
- Prepare the pimentos: Drain and rinse the 4-ounce jar of pimiento peppers to remove excess liquid. If they are sliced, coarsely chop them to ensure they blend well into the cheese mixture.
- Combine ingredients: Add the chopped pimentos, 3/4 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce to the grated cheese. Stir everything together until the mixture is evenly combined and spreadable.
- Adjust seasoning: Taste the mixture and season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper according to your preference. Add more cayenne pepper if you want additional heat.
- Serve or store: Serve the pimento cheese immediately with crackers, toast points, or crudité. Alternatively, cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. It can be chilled for several hours or overnight to meld the flavors.
Notes
- Use sharp cheddar cheese for the best flavor and texture.
- Adjust the cayenne pepper to control the spiciness of the spread.
- Pimento cheese can be made a day ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator.
- Serve with your choice of crackers, bread, or fresh vegetables for dipping.
Keywords: Pimento Cheese, Cheese Spread, Southern Recipe, Snack, Appetizer
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