Southern Pimento Cheese Recipe
This Southern Pimento Cheese is a creamy, cheesy delight! Perfect for spreading on crackers, sandwiches, or burgers.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 8 ounces mild cheddar cheese, shredded
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup diced pimentos
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2-3 tablespoons mayonnaise (optional) for extra creaminess
Instructions
- Start by gathering all your ingredients. Make sure the cream cheese is softened, so it blends easily. Shred the sharp and mild cheddar cheeses if you haven’t purchased pre-shredded cheese.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese with the sharp and mild cheddar cheeses. Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, blend the cheeses together until they are well combined and creamy.
- Fold in the diced pimentos with a spatula, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the cheese mixture.
- Sprinkle in the kosher salt and ground black pepper. Mix again until the seasonings are fully incorporated. Taste the mixture and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- If you like your pimento cheese extra creamy, you can add 2-3 tablespoons of mayonnaise. This is entirely optional.
- Transfer the pimento cheese to a storage container and let it chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Hand Mixer or Stand Mixer
- Spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Storage container
Notes
- For an extra touch, serve the pimento cheese in a hollowed-out bread bowl.
- Pair it with different dippers like pretzels, celery sticks, or apple slices for a fun twist.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 7 days.