Best 5 Mothers Everyday Pimento Cheese Recipes
Indulge in the Southern delicacy of Pimento Cheese, a creamy and flavorful spread that elevates any gathering. This versatile dish, often served as a dip with crackers or vegetables, has captivated taste buds for generations. Our collection of Pimento Cheese recipes offers a delightful array of variations, each with its unique charm. From the classic Southern Pimento Cheese, brimming with sharp cheddar, tangy mayonnaise, and diced pimentos, to the Bacon-Ranch Pimento Cheese, where smoky bacon and creamy ranch dressing add a savory twist, our recipes cater to every palate. For a touch of heat, the Jalapeño Pimento Cheese brings a spicy kick, while the Roasted Red Pepper Pimento Cheese adds a vibrant color and a touch of sweetness. And for those with dietary restrictions, we offer a Vegan Pimento Cheese, a plant-based rendition that delivers all the cheesy goodness without compromising on flavor. Embark on a culinary journey with our Pimento Cheese recipes and discover a world of delightful flavors that will become a staple at your next gathering.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
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
PIMIENTO CHEESE
This is the ultimate pimiento cheese recipe. What makes this pimiento cheese better than average? Besides not using cream cheese, which is something the southern-raised experts in our test kitchens felt strongly about, this recipe calls for beating the cheese mixture to make it smoother and more spreadable. According to them, it's hard to beat too long. Combine that technique with a little extra prep-grating your own cheese makes all the difference here-and a few non-traditional ingredients-soy sauce, pickled jalapeño peppers and Dijon really amp up the flavor. This pimiento cheese isn't just cheesy and creamy, it's also slightly spicy, deeply savory and a tiny bit tangy. With so much going on, this totally nontraditional, but absolutely irresistible take on pimiento cheese is a must try!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Appetizer
Time 25m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In large bowl, place mayonnaise, pickled jalapeño juice, mustard, soy sauce and lemon juice. Beat with electric mixer on low speed 5 to 10 seconds to combine.
- Add cheeses; beat on medium speed 15 to 30 seconds to combine. Scrape bowl, then beat on medium speed 2 to 4 minutes longer or until cheese mixture is creamy and spreadable.
- Stir pimientos, onions and jalapeños into cheese mixture, until just combined. Serve with crackers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 0 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize About 1/4 Cup, Sodium 500 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g
EASY PIMIENTO CHEESE
Every good Southerner has their own easy pimiento cheese recipe. It's wonderful on crackers, in a sandwich with a fresh summer tomato, inside a grilled cheese sandwich or plain with some crackers. -Josh Carter, Birmingham, Alabama
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 15m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine first 5 ingredients. Add cheeses and stir to combine. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calories, Fat 23g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 286mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 7g protein.
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.
QUICK AND EASY PIMENTO CHEESE
I just threw this together one day for a party where I knew there wouldn't be any sandwiches for us non meat eaters. Definitely not for the Vegan. This is a quick and yummy alternative to store bought pimento cheese spread.
Provided by PLUVOID
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes Vegetarian
Time 5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a medium bowl combine Cheddar cheese, Colby cheese, pimentos, creamy salad dressing, salt and pepper. Add more or less creamy salad dressing to achieve desired texture. Mix well.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.6 calories, Carbohydrate 6.2 g, Cholesterol 65.8 mg, Fat 26 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 14.1 g, SaturatedFat 12.6 g, Sodium 583.3 mg, Sugar 4.8 g
Tips:
- Use a food processor or blender to get a smooth consistency.
- If you don't have a food processor or blender, you can grate the cheese and chop the other ingredients by hand.
- Be sure to use a sharp knife to chop the ingredients so that they are evenly distributed throughout the pimento cheese.
- Taste the pimento cheese as you go and adjust the seasonings to your liking.
- Serve the pimento cheese immediately or store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Pimento cheese is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. Whether you spread it on sandwiches, crackers, or celery, or use it as a dip for vegetables or chips, pimento cheese is sure to be a hit. With its creamy texture, tangy flavor, and the perfect amount of spice, pimento cheese is a classic Southern dish that is loved by people of all ages.
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