Incredible Pimento Cheese Recipes

EASY PIMIENTO CHEESE

Every good Southerner has their own easy pimiento cheese recipe. It's wonderful on crackers, in a sandwich with a fresh summer tomato, inside a grilled cheese sandwich or plain with some crackers. -Josh Carter, Birmingham, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Easy Pimiento Cheese image

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine first 5 ingredients. Add cheeses and stir to combine. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calories, Fat 23g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 286mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 7g protein.

Ingredients

1-1/3 cups mayonnaise
2 jars (4 ounces each) pimiento strips, chopped
1-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 block (8 ounces) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 block (8 ounces) extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

INCREDIBLE PIMENTO CHEESE SPREAD

I would never thought that adding sugar to pimento cheese would be so good! This one will really be a hit at your next party or tailgate.

Provided by Shelley Simpson

Categories Cheese Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 7

Incredible Pimento Cheese Spread image

Steps:

1. Grate cheeses or cut into small pieces. Allow to soften at room temperature.
2. Combine all ingredients and blend by using mixer, blender or food processor. (It may be necessary to divide ingredients into two batches unless you have a very large mixing container.)
3. Store leftovers in fridge. Can be frozen. Yields: 2 quarts.

Ingredients

1 lb velveeta cheese
1 lb medium cheddar cheese
1 lb sharp cheddar cheese
1 pt miracle whip salad dressing
8 oz pimento, drained and chopped
3 Tbsp sugar
*** salt and pepper to taste

THE LEE BROTHERS' PIMENTO CHEESE

A decidedly Southern spread with Northern roots, pimento cheese is a simple mix of Cheddar, red bell pepper and mayonnaise that can be found on sandwiches from work sites to garden parties across the 16 states below the Mason-Dixon line. This recipe came to The Times from the Charleston, S.C.-bred cookbook authors and occasional contributors to The Times Matt Lee and Ted Lee.

Provided by The New York Times

Categories quick, dips and spreads

Time 5m

Yield About 1 1/2 cups, enough for 4 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 6

The Lee Brothers' Pimento Cheese image

Steps:

In a large mixing bowl, place the cheddar cheese in an even layer. Scatter the cream cheese, pimentos, mayonnaise and chile flakes over the cheddar cheese. Using a spatula, mix the pimento cheese until it is smooth and spreadable, about 1 1/2 minutes.
Transfer the pimento cheese to a plastic container or bowl, cover tightly, and store in the refrigerator. Pimento cheese keeps in the refrigerator for 1 week.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 240, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 320 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

Ingredients

8 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese, grated with a food processor or hand grater (not pre-grated)
1/4 cup softened cream cheese (2 ounces), pulled into several pieces
Scant 1/2 cup jarred pimento or other roasted red peppers (from a 7-ounce jar), finely diced
3 tablespoons Duke's, Hellmann's or other high-quality store-bought mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon dried red chile flakes
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

FIVE-CHEESE PIMENTO CHEESE

Miracle Whip adds tang and just a touch of sweetness to this five-cheese version of the classic Southern spread, while traditional mayonnaise gives it balance and richness.

Provided by Shai Sevier

Categories Dip Condiment/Spread Cheese Bell Pepper Super Bowl Cream Cheese Cheddar Parmesan Cheese Week

Yield Makes about 3 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 13

Five-Cheese Pimento Cheese image

Steps:

Drain peppers, reserving liquid, then finely chop if whole.
Process shallot, cream cheese, mayonnaise, Miracle Whip, Worcestershire, salt, hot sauce, and 2 Tbsp. pepper liquid in a food processor until very smooth. Add cheeses and pulse until just combined. Add peppers and pulse until just combined. Serve with crackers alongside.
Do Ahead
Pimento cheese can be made 5 days ahead; cover with plastic, pressing onto surface, and chill.

Ingredients

3/4 cup jarred whole or chopped pimento peppers (about 10 1/2 ounces)
1/2 small shallot, grated
2 ounces cream cheese, softened
6 tablespoons Hellmann's mayonnaise
6 tablespoons Miracle Whip
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
3-5 dashes hot sauce
6 ounces mild cheddar, shredded
6 ounces sharp cheddar, shredded
3 ounces Parmesan, shredded
3 ounces pepper Jack cheese, shredded
Crackers (for serving)