Pimento Cheese

Our Homemade Pimento Cheese recipe turns out so creamy, loaded with three different types of cheese, and packed with sweet pimentos. This Southern favorite is perfect for serving as a dip with crackers, spread between bread for a simple lunch, or melted on burgers!

 

Have y’all ever had Pimento Cheese? I know. It’s a Southern thing and those of you who live South of me are rolling your eyes. Of course you’ve had pimento cheese.

Those of you who live North of me? Not so much.

I’d like to change that.

Pimento Cheese is a southern delicacy – rich and creamy, begging to be eaten as a dip for crackers, spread between bread as a sandwich, on pizza (yes, we’ve made Pimento Cheese Pizza – with bacon, of course!), turned into a Pimento Cheeseburger, and even air fried into Pimento Cheese Bombs!

No need to get all fancy though. This homemade pimento cheese is really good just spread on a cracker and eaten in front of the TV.

And yes, I can promise you that this is SO MUCH better than the weird processed pimento cheese that you buy in little tubs at the grocery store with the weird after taste. This stuff tastes fresh and creamy and is seriously hard to resist!

Ingredient Notes:

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Cheese – Our pimento cheese recipe calls for three types of cheese: cream cheese, cheddar, and Monterey jack.

Pimento – Jarred, diced pimento is what you are looking for here. You’ll usually find it near the olives and pickles in the grocery store or with the canned veggies. It’s often sold in small glass jars.

Mayonnaise – This is going to add even more creaminess and a little tangy flavor to the pimento cheese.

Seasoning – We’re keeping it simple with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

How To Make Pimento Cheese:

Combine: Add all of the ingredients to a mixing bowl. Make sure that your cream cheese is at room temperature so that it mixes nicely.

Mix: Use a hand mixer to beat the cheese together to form a somewhat smooth and creamy mixture.

Serve: That’s it! This pimento cheese recipe is so simple and ready in no time. See below for some suggestions on what to serve it with!

Variations:

Bake your pimento cheese and serve it as a hot, melty dip with slices of toasted bread or crackers!

Mince jalapenos and add them to your pimento cheese for a spicy kick.

Swap the Monterey jack for a smoked gouda and stir in some smoked paprika to add a little smokiness.

What To Serve With Pimento Cheese:

There are lots of great ways to enjoy this pimento cheese. It’s perfect for sandwiches or dips, and here are a few suggestions:

• Sandwiches (Plain with just the pimento cheese, or try it like a grilled cheese sandwich!)
• Crackers
• Low Carb Crackers
• Crostini
• Veggies (Carrots, celery, bell peppers, etc.)
• Bagels
• Homemade Biscuits

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