
Pimento Cheese Recipe
This homemade pimento cheese recipe is an iconic taste of the south with shredded cheeses mixed with mayo, pimentos and spices, so easy to make!
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese
- 1-1/2 cups shredded yellow cheddar cheese
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 4- ounce jar diced pimentos drained
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise Duke's Mayo is a southern classic
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic optional, my personal addition
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder or to taste - use paprika for a milder version
- Salt and pepper to taste about 1/2 teaspoon each
- Dash of hot sauce optional - Crystal or Tabasco are great here
Instructions
- Gently stir together the cheddar cheeses, cream cheese, pimentos, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, cayenne, salt and pepper in a medium-sized bowl.
- Fold the mixture gently to combine until uniform.
- Taste and adjust for salt and pepper. Add in a dash or two of hot sauce to your preference.
- Refrigerate in a sealed container at least 1 hour before serving to let the flavors develop.
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