Old-Fashioned Pimento Cheese Recipe
This Old-Fashioned Pimento Cheese is a creamy, tangy, and slightly spicy Southern classic. Made with sharp cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, and diced pimentos, it’s perfect as a spread for crackers, sandwiches, or as a dip for veggies.
Ingredients
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 4 oz jarred pimentos drained and diced
- ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper optional, for a little heat
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the shredded cheddar cheese and diced pimentos
- Add mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper
- Stir until everything is evenly combined and creamy
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld
- Serve chilled with crackers, sandwiches, or as a dip
Notes
• For a smoother texture, blend half of the mixture in a food processor before mixing it back in
• Use a combination of sharp and extra-sharp cheddar for a deeper flavor
• Keeps well in the fridge for up to a week in an airtight container