Pimento Cheese is a savory Southern sandwich spread that’s quick and easy to make! Pimento Cheese is a simple combination of cheddar and American cheeses with pimiento peppers and other seasonings. It’s one of those foods that conjure up church fellowships and sandwich suppers from when I was little. Pimento cheese sandwiches were the first thing I’d grab for, and still do today if they’re being served!
This quick and easy recipe is a combination of the way my grandmother and my husbands grandmother made theirs. I love it! Use pimento cheese as a delicious sandwich spread or slathered on crackers, or a dip for fresh cut vegetables. Some folks even use it to make grilled cheese sandwiches or as an additional topping to burgers.
This simple recipe combines all ingredients in one bowl and you’re done! I think the flavor is better if you cover and place it in the refrigerator for several hours or overnight before using. But most of the time I just can’t wait! Keep unused portions chilled in an airtight container in the refrigerator. This will keep for up to two weeks in the refrigerator.
Homemade Pimento Cheese
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese grated
- 1 1/2 cups Velveeta processed cheese grated
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon grated onion
- 1-4 oz. jar chopped pimentos drained
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise not the sweet kind
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients in a medium bowl and mix thoroughly to combine. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
Keep unused pimento cheese in a airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
I’m Jennifer Locklin, author and owner of Jennifer Cooks. I am a trained chef and passionate about good food, cooking for family and friends, and creating recipes that form lasting memories from one generation to the next.
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