Homemade Piemento Cheese Food

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OUR FAVORITE PIMENTO CHEESE



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One of the first dishes Southern cooks master is homemade pimento cheese. Every hostess may have her own special twist on the classic party dish, but this version will never let you down. Our best pimento cheese recipe gets a signature crunch from toasted pecans and a dash of heat from ground red pepper. Blended together with creamy mayonnaise and sharp Cheddar cheese, it's a combination that keeps guests coming back for seconds. Pimiento cheese dip may be an easy appetizer for entertaining, but there's just one way to mess up the recipe: pre-shredded cheese. In a dish this simple, texture is important. The time you take to pull out your box grater and shred by hand will pay off in taste. Can't wait for your next gathering to whip up a batch of Southern pimento cheese? Brighten up lunchtime with a hearty pimento cheese sandwich- we'll take ours with garden-fresh tomato slices on the side!

Provided by Southern Living Editors

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups mayonnaise, such as Hellmann's or Duke's
1 (4-oz.) jar diced pimiento, drained
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon finely grated onion
1 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 cup chopped pecans
1 (8-oz.) block extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
1 (8-oz.) block sharp Cheddar cheese
Celery sticks and assorted crackers

Steps:

  • Make the mayo mixture. In a large bowl, stir together mayonnaise, diced pimiento, Worcestershire sauce, grated onion, and ground red pepper until blended.
  • Toast the pecans. Toasting brings out the rich flavor of the nuts. Preheat your oven to 350°. Bake pecans in a single layer in a shallow pan 8 to 10 minutes or until toasted and fragrant, stirring halfway through. (Stirring helps to ensure even browning.)
  • Shred the cheese. Trust us - texture matters. Using the small side of a box grater, finely shred extra-sharp Cheddar cheese. Then use the large side of the grater to coarsely shred sharp Cheddar cheese. Fresh cheese makes a difference.
  • Stir and enjoy. Add pecans and shredded cheeses to mayo mixture, stirring until blended. You can store it in the refrigerator up to 1 week. Serve with celery sticks and assorted crackers, or make a grilled pimento cheese sandwich in a skillet or panini press.

PIMENTO CHEESE



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 2h15m

Yield 24 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons adobo sauce from canned chipotles in adobo
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pound sharp Cheddar, grated
1 pound Monterey Jack, grated
Two 4-ounce jars diced pimentos, drained
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
Kosher salt
Assorted crackers
Castelvetrano olives, pitted

Steps:

  • Combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon, adobo and black pepper in the bowl of an electric mixer and mix until totally combined. Add the Cheddar and Monterey Jack and mix gently until combined. Using a rubber spatula, scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure all the ingredients are mixed together. Stir in the pimentos and dill, then season with salt.
  • Refrigerate the pimento cheese for at least 2 hours before serving with crackers and olives.

PIMENTO CHEESE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 45m

Yield Eight 6-ounce servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound grated Cheddar
1/2 pound grated Pepper Jack
One 4-ounce can diced pimentos
1/3 teaspoon granulated garlic
1/3 teaspoons granulated onion
About 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Pinch cayenne
About 1/2 tablespoon green pepper sauce
2/3 cup mayonnaise

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix all ingredients well and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

PIMIENTO CHEESE SPREAD



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     condiment

Time 5m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Puree 1/3 cup sliced pimientos (drained) in a blender or food processor until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl. Add 3 cups finely grated sharp cheddar and beat with a mixer until combined. Beat in 1/4 cup mayonnaise.

PIMIENTO CHEESE



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Beat 4 ounces softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon each dijon mustard and adobo sauce (from canned chipotle peppers) and 1/2 teaspoon pepper with a mixer until totally combined. Add 8 ounces each grated sharp cheddar and Monterey jack and gently mix until combined. Stir in one 4-ounce jar sliced pimientos (drained) and 2 tablespoons chopped dill with a rubber spatula. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.

EASY PIMENTO CHEESE



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 pound Cheddar cheese, shredded (recommended: Colby)
1/2 pound Pepper Jack cheese, shredded
One 4-ounce jar diced pimentos, plus 2 tablespoons juice
1/2 red onion, diced
1 cup mayonnaise
3 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 teaspoon hot smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground celery seed
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 loaf white sandwich bread, sliced into diagonal pieces

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine cheeses, pimentos and pimento juice, onion, mayonnaise, garlic, paprika, and celery seed. Mix well and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Transfer the cheese spread to a serving bowl and serve with the bread.

HOMEMADE PIMENTO CHEESE



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Make and share this Homemade Pimento Cheese recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dona England

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 cups shredded medium cheddar
1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimentos, drained
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1 cup mayonnaise or 1 cup Miracle Whip

Steps:

  • Mix well. Refrigerate an hour. Use for a spread on crackers or a sandwich.
  • Refridgerate one hour.
  • Serve on crackers or make a sandwich.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 463.9, Fat 38.1, SaturatedFat 17.8, Cholesterol 89.3, Sodium 749, Carbohydrate 12, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 4.1, Protein 19.3

HOMEMADE PIMIENTO CHEESE



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Make and share this Homemade Pimiento Cheese recipe from Food.com.

Provided by southern chef in lo

Categories     Spreads

Time 10m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1 lb monterey jack cheese, grated
1 (4 ounce) jar pimientos, drain juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 pepper
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon garlic (mashed garlic in a jar)

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients until well blended.
  • Serve on crackers or use for sandwiches.

HOMEMADE PIEMENTO CHEESE



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Pimento cheese has always been a Southern classic. There are so many ways to make this delicious spread, too. We like it just about any way you "fix" it. It is wonderful with soups, on crackers, and even grilled in sandwiches. 12 ounces Velveeta cheese (You can also make this using shredded Cheddar and Monterey Jack or any cheese of your choice or mix your cheeses. If using the shredded cheese use a pound of cheese)

Provided by CHEF GRPA

Categories     Spreads

Time 20m

Yield 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimentos, undrained
1/4 cup sweet pickle relish (optional)
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pinch cayenne (optional) or 1 pinch hot sauce (optional)
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup mayonnaise

Steps:

  • If using Velveeta, put the cheese through a food chopper or use food processor to grind up the cheese. Add remaining ingredients. Mix well. Enjoy!
  • Note: I stuffed some celery with it. If you don't have sharp cheddar on hand, use a 1/4 tsp (or a dot more) of cayenne pepper. When serving on white bread, consider grilling it like a grilled cheese sandwich.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152.5, Fat 11.9, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 31.6, Sodium 375.1, Carbohydrate 4.5, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 2.6, Protein 7.3

EASY PIMIENTO CHEESE



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Every good Southerner has their own easy pimiento cheese recipe. It's wonderful on crackers, in a sandwich with a fresh summer tomato, inside a grilled cheese sandwich or plain with some crackers. -Josh Carter, Birmingham, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-1/3 cups mayonnaise
2 jars (4 ounces each) pimiento strips, chopped
1-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 block (8 ounces) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 block (8 ounces) extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine first 5 ingredients. Add cheeses and stir to combine. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calories, Fat 23g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 286mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 7g protein.

HOMEMADE PIMENTO CHEESE



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Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 box Velveeta Cheese, diced into squares (about 8 thick slices)
4 Tbsp Miracle Whip
2 oz diced pimentos
Favorite bread

Steps:

  • After dicing Velveeta Cheese into a mixing bowl, add Miracle Whip and pimentos and mix with a fork until smooth.
  • Then chill in fridge and add to your favorite bread and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

PIMENTO CHEESE



Pimento Cheese image

Provided by Damaris Phillips

Categories     appetizer

Time 15m

Yield About 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 baguette
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 ounces (1/4 cup) mayonnaise (Duke's is my favorite!)
8 ounces sharp white Cheddar cheese, shredded
4 ounces (1/2 cup) diced jarred pimento or roasted red peppers (see Cook's Notes for homemade)
Salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place the baguette on a wire rack set over a baking sheet. Bake until the bread is just warm and toasted, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, place the cream cheese and mayonnaise into a large mixing bowl and stir with a rubber spatula until thoroughly combined. Add the Cheddar cheese. Mix until combined, then stir in the pimentos or bell peppers (add them last so they don't get too beat up). Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Cook's Notes: Okay, so this recipe is pretty simple, right? And now you want to experiment and make it your own... Do you have a certain type of cheese you love? Feel free to substitute another type of cheese in for additional flavor. For example, substitute 2 ounces of blue cheese in for 2 ounces of the sharp white Cheddar cheese.
  • Feel like adding a little kick to your pimento cheese? Substitute another pepper or flavor in for the 2 ounces of pimentos. For example, I've tried Asian chili garlic sauce, kimchi, banana peppers, jalapenos, or grated horseradish.
  • To roast a red bell pepper, drizzle it with 1 teaspoon vegetable oil and place on a baking sheet. Bake in a 500 degrees F (260 degrees F) oven until the skin is charred, about 40 minutes, turning it halfway through to ensure even roasting. Remove it from the oven and immediately wrap the entire pepper in plastic wrap. Let it steam for 30 minutes. When it is cool to the touch, remove the skin with the back of a butter knife. Remove the stem, seeds and membrane. And that's all there is to it! It is a little more effort than buying jarred roasted peppers, but worth the work.

TANGY HOMEMADE PIMENTO CHEESE



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This is outstanding pimento cheese. You can use it for various things...dips, sandwiches, burger topping, etc. Enjoy! NOTE: All ingredients needs to be room tempature prior to making.

Provided by srooc1

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
4 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons cream cheese
2 ounces pimientos, drained and diced
1 tablespoon bread and butter pickle juice
1/2 tablespoon horseradish sauce
1 teaspoon yellow mustard

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a medium mixing bowl.
  • Mix until well combined.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.8, Fat 15.2, SaturatedFat 8, Cholesterol 39.4, Sodium 279.4, Carbohydrate 3.5, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 1.2, Protein 8.4

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