Best 7 Moms Pimento Cheese Spread Recipes
Indulge in the Southern classic, Mom's Pimento Cheese Spread, a creamy, tangy, and addictive dip that has been a staple at gatherings and picnics for generations. This versatile spread, made with a blend of sharp cheddar cheese, creamy mayonnaise, diced pimentos, and a hint of spice, is not only a delightful snack but also a fantastic addition to sandwiches, crackers, and vegetable platters. In this article, we present two variations of this beloved recipe: the classic Mom's Pimento Cheese Spread and a Spicy Pimento Cheese Spread, sure to satisfy every palate. Get ready to elevate your snacking experience with these easy-to-follow recipes that deliver a burst of flavor in every bite.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
PIMIENTO AND CHEESE SPREAD
This pimiento and cheese spread is a spicy, modern version of my mother's delicious recipe. Serve it stuffed in celery or spread on crackers or a sandwich. -Elizabeth Hester, Elizabethtown, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 15m
Yield 2-3/4 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Shred cheese; transfer to a large bowl. Add cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, pepper, garlic powder and cayenne; beat on low speed until blended. Drain pimientos, reserving 2 tablespoons juice. Stir in pimientos and reserved juice. Serve with crackers and vegetables.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 150mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.
PIMENTO CHEESE
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
Categories Dip or spread
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 10
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
SOUTHERN PIMIENTO CHEESE SPREAD
A classic southern comfort food, this spread is used as an appetizer with crackers, corn chips or celery. It is also smeared between two slices of white bread for sandwiches and as a topping for hamburgers and hot dogs. -Eileen Balmer, South Bend, Indiana.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 10m
Yield 1-1/4 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Combine cheese, pimientos and mayonnaise. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve with crackers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 144mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.
PIMENTO CHEESE SPREAD (MY MOM'S RECIPE)
This is a delicious Pimento Cheese Spread, that my mom has made since I was a kid. You can serve it with crackers, or do what we all do and eat it as a sandwich.
Provided by keen5
Categories Spreads
Time 15m
Yield 1 bowl of spread
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Grind or mash Velveeta and pimiento.
- Add other ingredients and mix well.
- Serve with crackers or as my family does-- spread on bread as a sandwich.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1510.6, Fat 101.6, SaturatedFat 65.4, Cholesterol 376.6, Sodium 6951, Carbohydrate 73.9, Sugar 64.4, Protein 74.4
MOM'S PIMENTO CHEESE SPREAD
Mom has made this since I was a little girl. Dad loved pimento cheese, but back then it came in little, bitty jars. We couldn't afford it as we were a family of four living on $90 a month. Mom experimented until she came up with a pimento cheese spread. We're on the fifth generation and it is still a favorite. Mom is still...
Provided by Patricia J.
Categories Sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 1. Put all of the above, except the pimentos, in the large bowl of your mixmaster (I used my food processor).
- 2. When you start this begin on the slow speed until all ingredients are mixed.
- 3. Slowly increase speed and then beat on high until the mixture is smooth. If using a food processor, blend for 1-1 1/2 minutes then check to see if smooth.
- 4. Drain juice off of one jar of diced pimentos.
- 5. Add pimentos and remaining juice. Mix just until combined (if you are using a food processor pulse until just combined...you want the pieces of pimento to show up).
- 6. This recipe easily halves...you'll be using only one jar of pimentos, so drain half the juice off of it.
- 7. Store in a covered container in the refrigerator.
- 8. Great to make as sandwiches. Also good on Ritz crackers or as a filling in celery.
MOTHER'S EVERYDAY PIMENTO CHEESE
Categories Cheese Appetizer No-Cook Hot Pepper Gourmet Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes about 3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Finely grate cheeses into a large bowl. Stir in pimentos, black pepper, cayenne, and salt to taste with a fork. Then stir in mayonnaise, mashing mixture with fork until relatively smooth. (It should be flecked with small pieces of pimento.)
- Scrape spread into a crock or jar and chill, covered, at least 2 hours to allow flavors to develop.
- Serve pimento cheese with crackers or use as a filling for finger sandwiches.
MAMA'S QUIK AND SIMPLE PIMENTO CHEESE SPREAD
Mama did not always feel like cooking right away; here was a little snack to hold us over. Easy to do, with few ingredients already in your fridge and cabinets. Best served with Ritz® crackers, but you can spread on your favorite slice of bread and make a sandwich, if you prefer. Refrigerate when finished.
Provided by Nikita L. Morrow-Farmer
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes
Time 5m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Stir shredded cheese, mayonnaise, pimentos, and sugar together in a bowl.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 612.6 calories, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 80.7 mg, Fat 56.2 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 15.6 g, SaturatedFat 18.6 g, Sodium 1265.5 mg, Sugar 11.1 g
Tips:
- For a smoother spread, use a food processor or blender to combine the ingredients.
- If you like a little spice, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or paprika to the mix.
- For a tangy twist, add a tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar.
- If you want a creamier spread, add a tablespoon of sour cream or mayonnaise.
- For a chunky spread, chop the pimentos and cheese into small pieces before combining them with the other ingredients.
- Serve pimento cheese spread with crackers, bread, or vegetables.
- Pimento cheese spread can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Pimento cheese spread is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a snack, appetizer, or even a main course. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy recipe, give pimento cheese spread a try!
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