Pimento Cheese

On a recent trip to San Antonio I had the pleasure of eating pimento cheese for the first time. It’s been on my list of Southern foods I have been wanting to try and I’m so glad I finally did. It’s creamy with the right amount of spice. Perfect for crackers, chips, veggies, or bread. It’s common to make a sandwich using this delicious cheese. I think it would be fantastic on sourdough, or any kind of baguette, and warmed under the broiler.

I found this recipe on Allrecipes. If you prefer extra spicy, add jalapenos, which I highly recommend. Pimento cheese would be nice at a potluck or party. If you have never had this quintessential Southern cheese I hope you give it a try. It’s a winner.

Happy Eating!

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Pimento Cheese

Ingredients

8 oz. cream cheese, room temperature

½ cup mayonnaise

¼ tsp garlic powder

¼ tsp cayenne pepper

¼ tsp onion powder

salt and pepper to taste

2 cups (16 oz.) extra sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded

1 (4 oz.) jar diced pimentos, drained and then chopped

1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced (optional)

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl place the cream cheese, mayonnaise, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, onion powder, salt and pepper. Using a whisk or rubber spatula mix until thoroughly combined. Taste and adjust the spices.
2. Mix in the shredded cheese, pimentos, and optional jalapeno.
3. Enjoy with crackers, veggies, or make a sandwich.