Southern Pimento Cheese
Is there anything better than a fantastic cheese dip? A Southern Spoonful Southern Pimento Cheese dip of course!
This tantalizing appetizer is rich and creamy, and is perfect served alongside your favorite fresh vegetables and crackers. We were looking for something great to serve up at our next family get together, and knew that we had to create our own twist on this popular dip.
We love that this recipe is incredibly easy to whip up, and takes only 10 minutes of prep time.
What You Will Need to Make Southern Pimento Cheese
Southern Pimento Cheese only requires a few key ingredients. You will need:
- Extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
- Cream cheese
- Pimiento peppers
- Mayonnaise
- Garlic Powder
- Onion Powder
- Red Pepper Flakes
- Salt
- Pepper
We like to add a little kick to our Pimento Cheese, but if you don’t like spicy, you can always omit the Cayenne Pepper.
How to Make Southern Pimento Cheese
Creating this tantalizing appetizer is a breeze. Simply shred your Cheddar cheese in a food processor if using a block of cheese. Combine the remaining ingredients and season with salt and pepper to taste.
We love that this recipe does not need to be refrigerated before serving, so you can enjoy it immediately.
What to Serve with this Appetizer
There are a variety of serving options when it comes to this appetizer. We have two recommendations:
- Fresh Vegetables: You can serve an assortment of fresh vegetables including: Cauliflower, Carrots, Bell Peppers, Cherry Tomatoes, and Cucumbers.
- Crackers: Your favorite store bought crackers will also pair great with this appetizer.
If you are looking for more great appetizers to serve up, we recommend checking out our Avocado Lime Crema and The Best Guacamole You Will Ever Make.
Let us know if you try this appetizer below! You can also tag us on Instagram when trying our recipes @thesouthernspoonful. We can’t wait to see what ya’ll dish up!
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Southern Pimento Cheese
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Southern Pimento Cheese is a tantalizing, rich and creamy appetizer, and is perfect served alongside your favorite fresh vegetables and crackers.
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened and cut into several pieces
- 1 jar of diced Pimientos, drained well
- 3 – 4 tbsps of Mayonnaise
- ¼ tsp of garlic powder
- ¼ tsp of onion powder
- ¼ tsp of salt
- ¼ teaspoon of Red Pepper Flakes
- ¼ teaspoon of Cayenne pepper (optional)
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- If using a block of extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, shred in food processor
- Using a handheld mixer or stand up mixer, beat cheddar cheese, cream cheese, pimentos, mayonnaise, garlic powder, and onion powder, and red pepper flakes. Season with pepper and additional salt to taste.
- Serve immediately. If storing in the refrigerator, allow to sit out at room temperature for around 30 minutes to an hour to allow the mixture to soften.
Notes
Be sure that your Pimento peppers are extremely well drained. We also blot ours dry with a paper towel before mixing in.
We purchase our extra-sharp Cheddar cheese in a block and shred in the food processor for extra fresh flavor.
Creamy and delicious!