This old fashioned Pimento Cheese recipe is made with cream cheese, mayo, grated onion, cheddar cheese, and pimento peppers.
A Few Ingredient Notes:
- Onion: Grating the onion keeps the pieces very small while adding plenty of flavor.
- Pimentos: A jar of chopped pimentos makes this incredibly easy. Just add them straight in.
- Cheddar Cheese: I recommend using a block of cheddar and grating it yourself for the best texture.
Dietary Swaps:
- Gluten-Free: The pimento cheese itself is naturally gluten-free. Just serve it with gluten-free crackers or vegetables.
- Lower Carb: Serve with celery, bell peppers, cucumber, or other low-carb vegetables instead of crackers.
Tips & Recipe Notes:
- Grate your own cheese. Pre-shredded cheese can contain anti-caking ingredients that keep it from blending as smoothly.
- Don't over-process. Pulse the cheddar and pimentos just until everything is incorporated and the texture is where you want it.
- Chill before serving. Refrigerating the pimento cheese gives it time to firm up and lets the flavors come together.
- Make it ahead. This is a great appetizer to prepare earlier in the day or even the day before.
- Storage: Store leftover pimento cheese in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Recipe
Pimento Cheese
This old fashioned Pimento Cheese recipe is made with cream cheese, mayo, grated onion, cheddar cheese, and pimento peppers.
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons onion grated
- 1 4-ounce jar chopped pimentos (drained)
- 8 ounces block cheddar cheese grated
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Crackers for serving
Instructions
- Add the mayonnaise, cream cheese, and grated onion to a food processor. Blend until smooth and well combined.
- Add the grated cheddar cheese and chopped pimentos.
- Pulse until everything is incorporated and the pimento cheese reaches your desired texture. Be careful not to over-process if you want a chunkier spread.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer the pimento cheese to a serving plate or bowl.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the mixture to set before serving.
- Serve chilled with crackers or your favorite dippers.
Notes
- Find ingredients notes, dietary swaps, recipe variations, and more tips in the notes above.
- Nutrition information is an estimate only.
Nutrition
Calories: 330kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 8gFat: 32gSodium: 390mgSugar: 2g
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Must Love Garlic says
A classic Southern recipe that comes together in just a few minutes.