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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.
4.58 from 7 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 210 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Instructions
 

  • 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.

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Notes

  • 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

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcalProtein: 7gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 265mgPotassium: 33mgVitamin A: 425IUVitamin C: 3.2mgCalcium: 204mgIron: 0.3mg
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