Old Fashioned Pimento Cheese
This Old Fashioned Pimento Cheese is creamy, tangy, and loaded with flavor. Perfect for spreading on crackers, sandwiches, or as a dip for your favorite veggies. A classic Southern treat that’s easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups (serves about 8) 1x
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.5 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 4 oz pimentos, drained
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder with parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather and measure out all ingredients to streamline the process.
- Shred the Cheddar Cheese: Shred the cheddar cheese if it isn’t already shredded.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, cream cheese, salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder with parsley, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, and drained pimentos.
- Mix Well: Stir everything together until all ingredients are fully combined and the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Serve or Store: Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for later.
Notes
- This pimento cheese is versatile – serve it as a dip, spread on crackers, or use it as a sandwich filling.
- For a richer flavor, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or smoked paprika.
- It can be stored in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 390 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
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