Southern Pimento Cheese Spread
A thick, creamy Southern spread of sharp cheddar, cream cheese, mayonnaise, and diced pimentos.
Equipment
- Box grater
- Large mixing bowl
- Spatula
- Sealed storage container
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese freshly grated from a block
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 4 oz diced pimentos one jar, drained
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder optional
- ¼ tsp Worcestershire sauce optional
- ¼ tsp hot sauce or a pinch of cayenne, optional
Instructions
Cooking
- Cream. Beat the softened cream cheese and mayonnaise in a large bowl until smooth.
- Fold. Stir in the grated cheddar, pimentos, pepper, and any garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, or hot sauce.
- Taste. Taste and adjust the seasoning, keeping the spread thick but spreadable.
- Chill. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour so the flavors blend before serving.
Notes
Substitutions: Use pepper jack for a spicier spread, or reduced fat cream cheese for a lighter version.
Tips: Drain the pimentos on paper towels so extra liquid does not thin the spread.
Storage: Refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 4 days.
Nutrition does not include the optional garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, or hot sauce.