Pimento Cheese
There's nothing like classic pimento cheese for a party, and it's SO easy to make yourself! Our homemade pimento cheese recipe comes together in minutes from simple ingredients, and has all the classic flavor you love.
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Servings: 2 heaping cups dip
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Grated
- 4 ounces Cream Cheese (softened)*
- 1/3 cup Mayonnaise (like Duke's or Hellmans)
- 4 ounces Diced Pimentos (drained)
- 1/2 teaspoon Hot Sauce (like Tabasco)
- 1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions
- Combine. In a large bowl, combine cheddar cheese, softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, drained pimentos, garlic, salt, pepper, and hot sauce.
- Mix Well. Use a flexible spatula or a hand mixer to blend the pimento cheese together until you reach a creamy, spreadable texture.
- Taste & Check. Ideally, you want the dip smooth enough to spread on a cracker. Taste and adjust seasoning, as desired, adding more garlic, salt, pepper, or hot sauce, to taste.
- Serve & Store. Enjoy right away with crackers or veggies for dipping, or store in an airtight container in the fridge. up to 1 week.
Notes
- If you don't want to use cream cheese, you can add an extra 2-3 Tablespoons of mayonnaise instead.
- Other Ways to Add Heat. To make this dip spicier, you can add 1/2-1 finely minced jalapeño, a pinch of cayenne pepper, or more hot sauce!
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Nutrition facts are an estimate only and will vary based on brands and amounts used.
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