Description
This classic Southern favorite, Old Fashioned Pimento Cheese, is creamy, cheesy, and loaded with flavor! Made with sharp cheddar, mayonnaise, and sweet pimentos, it’s the perfect spread for crackers, sandwiches, or as a topping for burgers. Simple yet delicious, it’s a timeless recipe that’s always a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
This classic Southern favorite, Old Fashioned Pimento Cheese, is creamy, cheesy, and loaded with flavor! Made with sharp cheddar, mayonnaise, and sweet pimentos, it’s the perfect spread for crackers, sandwiches, or as a topping for burgers. Simple yet delicious, it’s a timeless recipe that’s always a crowd-pleaser! #PimentoCheese #SouthernRecipes #CheeseSpread #ComfortFood #ClassicRecipes #CheeseLovers #SouthernDelights #AppetizerIdeas #SandwichSpread #HomemadePimentoCheese
Instructions
- Combine the cheeses: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the shredded sharp cheddar cheese and mild cheddar cheese.
- Add the seasonings and pimentos: Stir in the mayonnaise, chopped pimentos, Dijon mustard (if using), garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix everything together until the cheese is evenly coated and the ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Taste and adjust: Taste the pimento cheese mixture and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt, pepper, or mustard if desired.
- Chill: Refrigerate the pimento cheese for at least 1 hour before serving to let the flavors meld together.
- Serve: Serve the pimento cheese as a spread on crackers, sandwiches, or burgers. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- If you prefer a spicier version, feel free to add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a few dashes of hot sauce to the mixture.
- For a more spreadable consistency, you can add a bit more mayonnaise.
- Pimento cheese can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- This recipe is great for picnics, appetizers, or as a snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Southern, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg