Description
This Old-Fashioned Pimento Cheese Recipe is a creamy, tangy Southern classic made with sharp cheddar, cream cheese, and diced pimentos. Perfect as a spread, dip, or sandwich filling, it’s fresh, preservative-free, and easy to customize. Enjoy this quick, flavorful favorite for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup diced pimentos, drained
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Optional Additions:
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons chopped jalapeños
- ¼ cup crumbled bacon
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients – Shred cheese and drain pimentos.
- Mix Base – Combine cream cheese, mayo, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
- Add Cheese & Pimentos – Fold in cheddar and pimentos. Stir gently.
- Adjust Texture – Mix longer for smoothness or stir by hand for a chunkier texture.
- Chill – Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Serve & Enjoy – Stir before serving with crackers, toast, or veggies.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
- Customize spice level with cayenne, jalapeños, or hot sauce.
- Perfect as a burger topping, deviled egg filling, or grilled cheese spread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack, Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Southern, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Old Fashioned Pimento Cheese Recipe, homemade pimento cheese, easy pimento cheese dip, cheddar and pimento spread, classic pimento cheese appetizer