Description
Classic Southern-style Old-Fashioned Pimento Cheese made with sharp cheddar, mayonnaise, and tangy pimentos. This creamy, flavorful cheese spread is perfect for crackers, sandwiches, or as a vegetable dip and requires no cooking—just mix and chill.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 4 ounces diced pimentos, drained
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl, mix together the shredded cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, and drained diced pimentos until evenly blended.
- Add Seasonings: Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, ground black pepper, and cayenne pepper if using to add depth and a bit of heat.
- Optional Flavor Boost: Add Worcestershire sauce if desired for extra complexity and flavor richness.
- Chill: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the mixture for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and intensify.
- Serve: Serve the pimento cheese chilled as a spread on crackers, a filling for sandwiches, or a dip for fresh vegetables.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, blend half of the cheese mixture in a food processor and then fold it back into the rest.
- Use extra-sharp cheddar to enhance the boldness of the spread.
- Mix in a bit of cream cheese for a richer, creamier consistency if desired.
