easy Pimento Cheese Recipe
This creamy Pimento Cheese Recipe combines cheddar cheese, cream cheese, and pimentos.Perfect as a dip, spread, or sandwich filling.Ready in just 10 minutes with simple ingredients.
Ingredients
- 2 cups freshly grated extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened and cubed
- 4 ounces pimento peppers drained and chopped
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- ½ medium jalapeño pepper minced
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated cheddar cheese, softened cream cheese, pimento peppers, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, jalapeño, and black pepper.
- Mix the ingredients together using a hand mixer, stand mixer, or sturdy spatula until the mixture becomes creamy and fully combined.
- Taste the Pimento Cheese Recipe and adjust seasoning with additional salt, black pepper, or cayenne pepper if desired.
- Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl.
- Serve immediately with crackers, vegetables, toast, or sandwiches, or refrigerate for later.
- If chilled, allow the pimento cheese to sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before serving for the best texture.
Notes
- Duke’s mayonnaise is traditional, but any quality mayonnaise works well.
- You can substitute mild cheddar if you prefer a less intense cheese flavor.
- This homemade cheese spread also works beautifully as a burger topping.
- Add chopped green onions for extra freshness.