Pimento Cheese

Name: Pimento Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 cups white sharp cheddar (grated); 4 ounces cream cheese (softened); 4 ounces pimentos (drained); to taste green onions (chopped); to desired consistency mayonnaise [approx]

Creamy Southern pimento cheese with sharp white cheddar and sweet diced pimentos.

Total time

10 min

Serves

12

Difficulty

Medium

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Essentials · serves 12

3 cups white sharp cheddar (grated) 4 ounces cream cheese (softened) 4 ounces pimentos (drained) to taste green onions (chopped) to desired consistency mayonnaise [approx]

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The preparation

7 steps, about 10 minutes start to finish.

01
Combine grated white cheddar and softened cream cheese in a bowl.
02
Mix until combined.
03
Add drained pimentos and chopped green onions.
04
Add mayonnaise to reach desired consistency and mix well.
05
Season to taste.
06
Refrigerate for at least an hour for flavors to meld.
07
Serve with crackers, bread, or vegetables.

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“Grate the block cheddar yourself rather than reaching for pre-shredded, which is coated to keep it from clumping and won't blend as creamy. An hour in the fridge lets the flavors come together.”

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