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southern pimento cheese

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Beth Pierce
Old Monroe, MO

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!

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

Ingredients For southern pimento cheese

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

How To Make southern pimento cheese

  • 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.
  • 2
    Refrigerate until 30 minutes prior to serving.
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