Lindas Homemade 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

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

Ingredients

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

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

Ingredients

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