southern pimento cheese

Ofallon, MO
Updated on Aug 10, 2023

This quick and easy flavor-packed Southern Pimento Cheese Recipe takes less than ten minutes to make and is a friend and family favorite appetizer. Sharp cheddar, white cheddar, pimentos, and a handful of other common kitchen ingredients are added to a cream cheese mayonnaise base to make one of the best dips ever!

prep time 10 Min
cook time
method No-Cook or Other
yield 16 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 box (8 ounces) cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup mayo (preferably duke’s)
  • 1 cup extra-sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 cup white cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon mirin (optional)
  • 1 - (4 ounce) jar diced pimentos drained
  • - salt and pepper to taste

How To Make southern pimento cheese

  • Step 1
    In a stand mixer, using a paddle attachment, beat cream cheese and mayo until smooth and creamy. Add the cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, dry mustard, cayenne pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and mirin (optional); beat just until blended. Stir in pimentos. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Step 2
    Refrigerate until 30 minutes prior to serving.

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