Southern Pimento Cheese Spread

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Southern pimento cheese spread combines freshly grated sharp cheddar, cream cheese, mayonnaise, and diced pimentos into a creamy, tangy dip. Chilling the mixture for one hour melds the flavors and firms the spread for easy serving. This no-cook appetizer is perfect for entertaining or snacking with crackers and vegetables.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 10

Servings: 8 servings

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Southern

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese freshly grated, finely shredded
8 ounces cream cheese room temperature for smooth blending
½ cup mayonnaise measure carefully to avoid runniness
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce adds savory depth
½ teaspoon garlic powder distributes evenly and blooms during chilling
½ teaspoon onion powder
4 ounces diced pimentos drained thoroughly and patted dry
to taste hot sauce optional, start with few dashes

Equipment

Box Grater For finely grating sharp cheddar cheese
Mixing bowl To combine ingredients

Method

Grate 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese using the fine holes on a box grater until finely shredded with no large chunks to prevent grainy texture.
8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese
In a large mixing bowl, combine room-temperature cream cheese (8 ounces), mayonnaise (½ cup), garlic powder (½ teaspoon), onion powder (½ teaspoon), and Worcestershire sauce (1 teaspoon). Mix until smooth and evenly combined with no lumps.
8 ounces cream cheese, ½ cup mayonnaise, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Fold in the grated cheddar cheese and mix thoroughly until cheese is evenly distributed throughout the mayo mixture, scraping the bowl sides to catch unmixed spots.
8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese
Drain one 4-ounce jar of diced pimentos and pat dry with paper towels. Gently fold pimentos into the cheese mixture until evenly distributed, avoiding overmixing to keep pimento pieces intact.
4 ounces diced pimentos
Cover the bowl and chill the mixture at least 1 hour so flavors meld and the spread firms to a spreadable consistency. Taste after chilling and adjust seasoning if needed.

Notes

Grate cheddar cheese freshly for smooth texture without graininess.
Chill at least 1 hour to meld flavors and firm the spread.
Drain and dry pimentos thoroughly to prevent watery spread.

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