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A delicious Pimento Cheese Recipe with a just a hint of spice. Perfect for an appetizer or spread on a sandwich.

If you engage in any amount of cooking then you’ve certainly made your share of boo-boos in the kitchen. Sometimes, thankfully, we’re surprised with a happy mistake. This Pimento Cheese Recipe was one of those times. Inspired by an appetizer of Fried Oysters with a side of Pimento Cheese, that we enjoy at one of our favorite local restaurants, Brick Street Cafe, I was on a mission to make the best pimento cheese.

I began with a basic pimento cheese recipe from a family cookbook as the base with plans for a few additions. Right off the bat I misread the base ratio ingredients and used over double the amount of cream cheese called for (a 3 can easily be mistaken for an 8, right?), then I doubled the cheddar to try to fix it, tried adjusting a few other things, and Shazam! The best Pimento Cheese appeared right in front of my eyes.

You can imagine my delight when my husband nearly swooned when tasting my happy mistake. This pimento cheese is some good eats no doubt. With a combination of cream cheese, cheddar, Monterey Jack, mayonnaise for a base how could it go wrong?

You’ll need a few ingredients: cream cheese, sharp cheddar, Monterey Jack, mayonnaise, pimentos, red onion, dill, celery salt, cayenne pepper, salt and black pepper.

The Pimento Cheese Recipe is easy to follow. Of course, if you like it more spicy, add a little more cayenne, or chop up a hot pepper of choice and toss in. After a little shredding, a little mixing and some measuring you’ll be spreading the good stuff in no time.

Full of flavor, with hints of pimento cheese and a little kick, this pimento cheese is great on crackers, celery. If you’re like me, trying to cut down on the carb intake, enjoy it on celery instead of crackers. Celery and pimento cheese are the perfect partners I say. This cheese spread would also be fantastic on a sandwich with turkey or ham.

Here are afew other cheesy recipes I think you’ll enjoy:

  • Baked Bacon Cheese Onion Dip Recipe
  • Cheese Carrots Recipe
  • Phyllo Baked Brie with Figs and Walnuts Recipe

Pimento Cheese Recipe

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Pimento Cheese

Yield: 12

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

A delicious cheese spread, with a little sass. Serve as an appetizer or spread on a sandwich.

Ingredients

  • 8 ouncescream cheese, room temperature
  • 2 cups grated sharp cheddar
  • 1 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons pimentos, mashed and rough chopped
  • 1 tablespoon grated red onion (white or yellow would work too)
  • 1/8 teaspoon dill
  • 1/8 teaspoon celery salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add all other ingredients and blend well.
  2. Refrigerate covered untilready to serve.

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Originally posted March 30, 2011.

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  1. BeckyReply

    I too am counting carbs, so it would really be helpful if you could add nutritional info.

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    love her recipes. I’m missing N.C.soooo much I need salt count in recipes if you could please. Thanks 👍

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Pimento Cheese Recipe (2024)

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What are the ingredients in palmetto cheese? ›

Sharp cheddar cheese (cultured pasteurized milk, salt, enzymes, color added), mayonnaise (soybean oil, water, whole eggs, distilled vinegar, egg yolks, salt, sugar, lemon juice concentrate, calcium disodium EDTA [to protect quality], natural flavors), cream cheese (milk, cream, contains less than 2% of: salt, carob ...

Why do Southerners like pimento cheese? ›

It may have become popular in the South because it didn't spoil easily at room temperature, making it easy to pack in lunchboxes, particularly for textile workers. But it was also fashionable as a sandwich in tea rooms.

Is pimento cheese good or bad for you? ›

Another significant risk associated with pimento cheese is its contribution to high cholesterol. The cheese, cream cheese and mayonnaise in pimento cheese are high in saturated fats which, when consumed in excess, can lead to an increase in LDL or 'bad' cholesterol.

What are the 3 main ingredients in cheese? ›

Most types of cheese only need two or three ingredients, milk, cultures and rennet. These simple ingredients will ripen the milk, form curds and whey and add flavor to the finished cheese.

What is the difference between Palmetto Cheese and pimento cheese? ›

Palmetto Cheese is a trademark for a brand of pimento cheese from Pawleys Island Specialty Foods, a division of Get Carried Away, based in Pawleys Island, South Carolina. It is manufactured and packaged at Duke Sandwich Productions located in Easley, South Carolina.

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Costco reportedly pulls Palmetto Cheese after founder calls Black Lives Matter a 'terror organization' Costco has reportedly removed Palmetto Cheese from store shelves after the owner of the pimento cheese brand called Black Lives Matter a "terror organization."

What brand of pimento cheese is from South Carolina? ›

Palmetto Cheese was first introduced in local market outlets in Pawleys Island and Georgetown, SC in 2006. Our pimento cheese is great to serve anytime of the year, especially while entertaining. Give it a try and you too will agree, this is the best pimento cheese on grocery shelves today!

What are the ingredients in Stans pimento cheese? ›

Pasteurized Processed American Cheese (Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes, Annatto Vegetable Color, If Colored, Water, Cream, Sodium Phosphate, Color Added And Salt), Mayonnaise (Soybean Oil, Egg Yolks, Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Distilled Vinegar, Mustard Flour, Salt, Calcium Disodium EDTA), Pimentos, Texas ...

What state invented pimento cheese? ›

While it's hard to imagine anyone appreciating the heavenly combination of shredded cheese, mayo, and diced red pimentos as much as Southerners, the delicious spread actually got its start up North—in New York, specifically.

What ethnicity is pimento cheese? ›

Although the recipe has its origins in the northern United States, it is generally most closely associated with the cuisine of the Southern United States and has been referred to as the "pâté of the South" and "the caviar of the South." Pimento cheese sandwiches have a long history as a concession at the Masters golf ...

What is the pimento cheese capital of the world? ›

While pimento cheese is a staple in many Southern homes, Charlotte has been considered the Pimento Cheese Capital of the World, according to Mental Floss.

What are the most unhealthiest cheese? ›

Although extremely tasty on that cheese plate, soft cheeses such as Camembert, brie and triple-crème (cheese enriched with cream) fall into the “less healthy” category because of their saturated fat content.

Does pimento cheese spike blood sugar? ›

Will cheese affect blood sugar levels? Cheese has a low glycemic index (GI), meaning that it releases glucose slowly and will not trigger significant blood glucose spikes.

What is cheese pimiento made of? ›

In its most essential form, pimento cheese is made with cheddar cheese, pimento peppers and mayonnaise. Freshly made, homemade pimento cheese tastes far superior to store-bought options. By making it yourself with quality ingredients, you can avoid strange preservatives.

What are the ingredients in Happy Farms pimento cheese? ›

Cheddar cheese (cultured milk, salt, enzymes), pimentos, water, soybean oil, high fructose corn syrup, cream, milk protein concentrate, whey, skim milk, distilled vinegar, modified corn starch, potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate (preservatives), sodium phosphate, egg yolk, salt, guar, xanthan, and locust bean gum, ...

What are the ingredients in prices pimento cheese? ›

Reduced-Fat Cheese Blend (Reduced-Fat Cheddar Cheese [Pasteurized Part-Skim Milk, Salt, Cultures, Enzymes], Whey, Soybean Oil and Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Sodium Citrate, Salt, Sodium Phosphate, Potassium Sorbate [Preservative], Guar Gum, Xanthan Gum, Locust Bean Gum, Paprika and Annatto [Color]), Dressing (Water, ...

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