Old Fashioned Pimento Cheese Recipe

5 from 5 votes

This Old Fashioned Pimento Cheese recipe is a southern classic made from creamy cheese, diced pimentos and the perfect blend of special seasonings.

Prep Time15

Cook Time0

Total Time15

Course: Appetizers

Cuisine: Southern

Servings:

Calories: 317kcal

Place cream cheese in a mixing bowl. Beat with hand or stand mixer for 3 minutes on high until creamy.
8 ounces cream cheese
Scrape the sides of the bowl with a spatula and mix again for a few seconds.
Add mayonnaise and beat for 1 minute on high.
½ cup mayonnaise
Scrape the sides of the bowl with a spatula and mix again for a few seconds.
Shred the cheese by hand and drain the pimentos. Add both to mixing bowl. Mix on low for 1 minute.
8 ounces extra sharp cheddar cheese, 4 ounces diced pimentos
Add ground mustard, onion powder and garlic salt with parsley. Add a dash of hot sauce if desired. Mix until blended well.
½ tsp. dry ground mustard, ½ tsp. onion powder, ¼ tsp. garlic salt with parsley, 1 dash hot sauce
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

Pimento cheese can be given as gifts in mason jars (ad), or enjoyed as a topping for burgers, fried chicken, or fried green tomatoes.
Make ahead - assemble this spread up to 3 days in advance and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator before serving.
Store leftovers - store leftover spread for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
Freezing - since this product contains mayonnaise, freezing is not recommended.