Smoked Pimento-Jack Cheese
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When was the last time you made the best pimento cheese you've ever tasted? How about now? Smoked Pimento-Jack Cheese takes this popular dip to a new level!
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
Most folks in the south, and throughout the entire Blue Ridge mountain range for that matter, have a favorite recipe for pimento cheese. Try my version if you're looking for a little sass.
Smoked Pimento-Jack Cheese adds just the right kick, goes great in grits, on top of burgers, or with just about anything else you can conjure up. I like to serve it as an appetizer with crostini or crackers. It's one of my most requested recipes!
Ingredients
- 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened
- 4 oz. diced pimentos, drained
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 Tbsp. liquid wood smoke
- 8 oz. pepper jack cheese, shredded by hand
- 8 oz. sharp cheddar, shredded by hand
- ¼ cup onions, diced
How To Make Smoked Pimento-Jack Cheese
Smoked Pimento Jack-Cheese takes only 15 minutes to come together...and the results are over-the-top! Take these easy steps...
- Beat cream cheese with a mixer until fluffy.
- Add pimentos, mayonnaise, and wood smoke.
- Continue to mix well.
- Fold in hand-shredded pepper jack, sharp cheddar and onions.
- Mix vigorously until cheese is well blended.
Why Do I Need To Shred The Cheese by Hand?
Shredding the cheese by hand (ad) makes the cheese combine more smoothly, yielding a creamier consistency. There are additives in pre-shredded cheese like potato starch which causes clumps when stirring or cooking. Freshly shredded cheese definitely tastes better than the packaged version.
Here's another cool fact. Did you know that 8 ounces of block cheese produces more than 8 ounces of pre-shredded cheese? You'll get much more cheese for your buck if you shred it by hand!
More Cheesy Recipes to Love
- Stovetop Mac & Cheese
- Pesto Grilled Cheese
- How to Make a Cheese Board
- Sausage Cheese Bake
- Broccoli Cheese Chowder (includes HOW-TO video!)
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Smoked Pimento-Jack Cheese
*See notes in blog post for detailed tips, photos and instructions.
Ingredients
- 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese softened
- 4 oz. diced pimentos drained
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 Tbsp. liquid wood smoke
- 8 oz. pepper jack cheese shredded by hand
- 8 oz. sharp cheddar shredded by hand (ad)
- ¼ cup onions diced
Instructions
- Beat cream cheese with a mixer until fluffy.
- Add pimentos, mayonnaise, and wood smoke.
- Continue to mix well.
- Fold in pepper jack, sharp cheddar and onions.
- Mix vigorously until cheese is well blended.
Notes
- Add more mayo if you like it creamier. Add hot sauce if you like it spicier.
- Serve with crostini or crackers.
- This dip is also delicious when mixed into grits for brunch or dinner.
Nutrition
Nutrition info is an auto generated estimate.
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Pimento cheese is my favorite thing. I've been looking for a spicier version. This looks great!
Hey Kara! I love it too. This version kicks it up to the next level!
Debi, you’ve done a great job! This is making my mouth water, can’t wait to try it.
I really appreciate your kind words, Corinne! This pimento cheese recipe is pretty amazing, I have to admit.