homemade pimento cheese - mw
Pimento cheese spread - a Southern delicacy. It is also known as “the caviar of the South.” A combination of cheesy, creamy, tangy; pimento cheese is ultimately spreadable. It graces average lunchboxes to fancy garden parties and every occasion in between. Serve this delicious spread with a variety of crackers or toast points or make the ultimate grilled cheese sandwich! Enjoy!
prep time
cook time
method
Refrigerate/Freeze
yield
Yields about 5 cups Keeps about 7 days
Ingredients
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar (block), grated
- 8 ounces extra sharp cheddar (block), grated
- 8 ounces bag pre-shredded triple cheddar
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 8 ounces jar diced pimentos, drained
- 3/4 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 3/4 teaspoon granulated onion
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground pepper
- 1-2 teaspoon sugar (or sugar substitute)
- About 2 cups mayonnaise
How To Make homemade pimento cheese - mw
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Step 1Soften cream cheese in the microwave. It should almost be liquidated.
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Step 2Put everything except mayonnaise into a large mixing bowl.
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Step 3Add mayonnaise and fold together until it reaches the consistency you like. Taste for seasoning, adjust as needed. -
Step 4Notes: I didn’t include salt in the ingredients. I tasted it and it didn’t need any, but you can add salt to taste. You can use half mayonnaise and half sour cream or Greek yogurt in place of all mayonnaise. This adds tang. If you like things a bit spicy, add some ground cayenne powder or 1-2 minced jalapeño peppers (seeds optional). Be prepared to add more mayonnaise every 2-3 days as it will absorb into the cheese and seem dry.
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Category:
Cheese Appetizers
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Keyword:
#Southern
Keyword:
#appetizers
Ingredient:
Dairy
Culture:
Southern
Method:
Refrigerate/Freeze
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