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Old Fashioned Pimento Cheese Spread

This old fashioned pimento cheese is rich, creamy, and comes together in one bowl with no cooking required. It is a classic Southern spread that works well for sandwiches, crackers, snacks, or easy lunches throughout the week.
Course Appetizer, Dip, Snack, Snacks
Cuisine American, International
Keyword cheddar, cheddar cheese, cheese recipe, classic southern, crackers, cream cheese, grate, mayonnaise, old fashioned pimento cheese, pimento cheese, pimento cheese recipe, sharp cheddar, sharp cheddar cheese, southern pimento cheese
Prep Time 10 minutes
Refrigerate 30 minutes
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 424kcal
Author Zuzana Paar

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 Cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese very finely shredded
  • 1 Cup Monterey Jack shredded
  • 4 Ounces Cream Cheese softened at room temp
  • ½ Cup Mayonnaise
  • 4 Ounces Pimentos 1 jar, diced, drained well
  • 1 Stalk Green Onion thinly sliced
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Onion Powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 Pinch Salt
  • 1 Pinch Black Pepper
  • 1 Dash Hot Sauce for extra punch
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Shred the cheeses, soften the cream cheese, drain the pimentos, and slice the green onion.
  • Mix the cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth.
  • Fold in the cheddar and Monterey Jack until evenly coated.
  • Fold in the pimentos, green onion, seasonings, salt, black pepper, and hot sauce.
  • Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, then serve cold or spread on warm bread.

Notes

  • Always shred the cheese yourself with a grater rather than buying it pre-shredded. The coating on packaged cheese stops it from blending into the spread properly.
  • Drain the pimentos thoroughly before adding them. Any extra liquid in the jar will thin out the spread and make it harder to hold its shape.
  • The longer it chills, the better it tastes. If you can make it the night before, do it.
  • Taste and adjust the hot sauce and black pepper after chilling, not before. The flavors shift slightly once the spread is cold.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Cup | Calories: 424kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 553mg | Potassium: 121mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1351IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 430mg | Iron: 1mg