Southern pimento cheese goes very well with crackers, tacos and wraps. You can also enjoy it by eating it with some vegetables directly.
This southern pimento cheese recipe can be the main character of your dishes. It is easy to make and wonderful in taste. Let it be your family’s preference!
What is Pimento Cheese?
Shredded Cheddar, mayonnaise, and pimentos are the traditional ingredients in pimento cheese, a common spread in the South. It is frequently eaten as a sandwich filling or with crackers and vegetables. Pimento cheese is often called the “pâté of the south.”
How to Make Pimento Cheese
You’ll find a detailed ingredient list and step-by-step instructions in the recipe below, but let’s go over the basics:
What’s in Pimento Cheese?
These are the ingredients you’ll need to make pimento cheese at home:
· Cheese: Extra-sharp Cheddar cheese must be shredded for this recipe. If you’d prefer, you can combine mild and sharp Cheddar.
· Mayonnaise: Traditional pimento cheese includes mayonnaise as a key component.
· Cream cheese: This pimento cheese spread is extra rich because it contains cream cheese.
· Pimentos: Pimentos in a jar are a must, of course!
· Jalapeños: For those who enjoy a spicy flavor, a minced jalapeo is a great addition.
· Spices and seasonings: Garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper are the flavors added to this pimento cheese.
How to Make Pimento Cheese From-Scratch
Homemade pimento cheese couldn’t be any simpler to make: simply combine all the ingredients.
Tip: The ingredients can be combined and then beat until smooth and creamy in the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment.
Pimento Cheese Tips
- Grate your own cheese directly from the block, please. Don’t purchase the pre-shredded items; they won’t be the same.
- Making large quantities of pimento cheese quickly and easily can be accomplished by using a stand mixer with the paddle attachment. But wait to mix until the pimentos are completely crushed! Once the mixture is well-combined, stop.
- If you want to add pimentos to the cheese mixture, buy jarred and sliced pimentos rather than pre-diced ones.
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimento, drained
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced (Optional)
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (Optional)
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- salt and black pepper to taste
Directions
In a big bowl, mix together Cheddar cheese, cream cheese, mayonnaise, pimento, minced jalapeño, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and onion powder. Blend until completely combined. Add salt and black pepper to taste.
Can You Freeze Pimento Cheese?
Pimento cheese can be kept frozen for up to three months. The flavor may change slightly after being frozen and thawed, but it will still taste delicious.
How to Store Pimento Cheese
For up to a week, pimento cheese can be kept in the fridge in a shallow, airtight container.
