Died & Went to Pimento Cheese Heaven (Pimiento)

Submitted by ncmysteryshopper

"A true Southern delicacy! I didn't know I even liked Pimento Cheese! This stuff is addictive... so addictive I am having a lock installed on my refrigerator (not to keep me out - but in case the neighbors find out!). I have picked at Pimento Cheese spreads at parties and potlucks but never have the desire to make my own... and then I was asked if I would make a batch for a friend...This is a cross between her mom's recipe and my creativity. Great on Celery Sticks, Crackers, Bread... even straight out of the bowl! Even picky four year olds liked it!"

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Yields: 3 1/2 cups
• Serves: 100

ingredients

• 6 ounces cream cheese
• 1⁄2 cup vermont extra sharp white cheddar cheese, grated
• 3⁄4 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
• 1 cup monterey jack cheese, grated
• 1⁄2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
• 4 ounces pimientos, chopped
• 1⁄2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 dash hot sauce (or more!)
• fresh ground black pepper, to taste

directions

1. Using a hand held mixer, beat cream cheese until soft.
2. Add the remaining ingredients and beat until creamy and combined.
3. Cover and refrigerate for about an hour.

Reviews

[elizabeth.walls]

Try this as the filling for a grilled cheese sandwich.....or top a burger with it! Oh yeah, here in the South we know how to use some pimento cheese!

 

[Loralieva]

I was looking for something similar to Pawley's Island Palmetto Cheese, and this is it! What a great recipe! I did have a problem though....the cheese amounts should go by ounces, not cups. I held up the measuring cups and it definitely didn't look like enough cheese. So I went by ounces instead and it came out perfectly. But apparently I am the only person who became perplexed :)<br/>Thank you so much for posting!

 

[Trudie Bob]

Have made twice in last 10 days as finger sandwiches. Double recipe and use two loaves of wheat or oat nut bread. Whip cream cheese, mayo, spices and pimento together.Get your hands in there and fold fresh grated cheese into wet mixture. Never refrigerated, spreads smoother on bread. Tray of sandwiches went fast at a New Year's Eve party and a great finger food for reception after a funeral.

 

[EmiLou23]

This is SOOOO yummy! Everything pimento cheese should be. Definately try this....you won't be disappointed!!

 

[JelliCelli]

People go crazy when I make this! LOL Delicious! Tastes great with crackers and pretzels.