Kickin Pimento Cheese Food

PIMENTO CHEESE

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This pimento cheese is the best! It's cheesy, tangy, peppery (spicy if you wish), and spreadable. Recipe yields 2 cups.

Provided by Cookie and Kate

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cups freshly grated extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
8 ounces cream cheese, cut into 1″ cubes and softened at room temperature*
4 ounces pimento peppers**, well drained and chopped if in strips
2 tablespoons mayonnaise (Duke's is traditional but I also like Sir Kensington's)
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (decrease or omit if sensitive to spice)
1/2 medium jalapeño pepper, ribs and seeds removed, and minced (about 1 tablespoon; omit if sensitive to spice)
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Salt, to taste

Steps:

In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of your stand mixer, combine the cheddar, cream cheese, pimento peppers, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper and jalapeño (if using), and several twists of black pepper.
Beat the mixture together with a hand mixer, your stand mixer, or by hand with a sturdy wooden spoon or spatula. Beat until the mixture is thoroughly combined.
Taste, and add more black pepper if desired, and/or salt for more overall flavor (I usually add a pinch of two). If you'd like your pimento cheese to have more of a kick, add another pinch of cayenne. Blend again.
Transfer the mixture to a smaller serving bowl. Serve your pimento cheese immediately, or chill it in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Pimento cheese hardens as it cools; let it rest for 30 minutes at room temperature to soften.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1/4 cup, Calories 245 calories, Sugar 1.8 g, Sodium 355.9 mg, Fat 22.1 g, SaturatedFat 11.4 g, TransFat 0.3 g, Carbohydrate 3.5 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 8.4 g, Cholesterol 60.6 mg

KICKIN' PIMENTO CHEESE SPREAD

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Classic pimento cheese with creamy texture and a little extra kick. This is a great make-ahead dish. I love grilled pimento cheese sandwiches, and this one won't disappoint. Also a great topping for grilled burgers. I add more cayenne when I want more kick.

Provided by metread

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes Cream Cheese Spreads Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

⅓ cup cream cheese, softened
⅓ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup sour cream
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
¼ cup diced pimentos
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

Beat cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream in a bowl with an electric mixer until smooth. Stir in Cheddar cheese, pimentos, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92.3 calories, Carbohydrate 0.7 g, Cholesterol 18.8 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 104.3 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

PIMENTO CHEESE SANDWICHES

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 0

Ingredients

Steps:

Combine 2 cups grated extra-sharp yellow cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 3 tablespoons chopped pimentos, 2 tablespoons grated onion, 1 teaspoon yellow mustard and 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper. Season with salt and black pepper. Spread on white bread.

"SOUTHERN BOY" KICKIN' PIMENTO CHEESE

This takes me right back to Mama Wentz's kitchen when I was a little boy......Pimiento Cheese spread on white bread and toasted in the oven, Melty, Cheesy Goodness Mmmmmmmmm Good !!!!!!

Provided by Bill Wentz

Categories Other Main Dishes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 pkg 8oz extra sharp cheddar grated
1 pkg 8oz extra sharp white cheddar grated
1 jar(s) 4oz pimientos, with juice
1/2 c duke's real mayonaise
1 tsp cayenne pepper
2 pinch salt and pepper

Steps:

1. Hand grate your cheddar cheese's on your work surface for easy preparation!!!
2. Mix the shredded cheese together with the pimientos stir well, stir in cayenne pepper and Duke's Mayonaise, stir until well blended.
3. Add salt & pepper to taste and stir again, combining all ingredients. Pack them in your favorite container and refrigerate for 2 hours before devouring !!!!!!!
4. And for the Grand Finale....a slice of your favorite White sandwich bread spread with this delicious mixture and placed under the broiler until "Melted & Toasty" OMG!!!