Homemade Southern Style Pimento Cheese Recipe
A creamy southern-style sandwich spread made with American cheese, Duke's mayonnaise, pimentos and a mix of spices.
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 15 minutes mins
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 210 kcal
- 2 cups shredded American cheese
- ½ cups Duke's Mayonnaise (you can add more for a creamier texture)
- 2 Tablespoons diced pimento peppers, drained
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 dash Texas Pete hot sauce, or more, to taste
- salt and pepper to taste
In a large bowl, combine shredded American cheese and mayonnaise until well blended and creamy.
Mix in the diced pimentos.
Add spices and mix well.
Mix in Texas Pete hot sauce and salt and pepper to taste.
Serve on white bread or with saltine crackers.
- For best results, use a block of American cheese for this recipe and shred it yourself using a box grater or a food processor
- Best made with Duke's mayonnaise, but you can substitute your favorite brand
- You can omit the hot sauce, if you like
- You can use another type of cheese, such as cheddar or sharp cheddar cheese
- You can add more mayonnaise for a creamier pimento cheese
Storing
Pimento cheese can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks in an airtight container.
Variations
- Add a diced jalapeno to make spicy pimento cheese
- Crumble a few slices of crispy bacon and add them to the pimento cheese
- Add 1/4 cup of chopped country ham to the pimento cheese
Calories: 210kcalProtein: 7gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 265mgPotassium: 33mgVitamin A: 425IUVitamin C: 3.2mgCalcium: 204mgIron: 0.3mg
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