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A glass bowl of white cheddar pimento cheese with a silver spoon rests on burlap, surrounded by autumn leaves.
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Piquant White Cheddar Pimento Cheese

This piquant white cheddar pimento cheese is bold, creamy, and a little feisty. You'll love the creamy texture and amazing flavor from the sharp cheddar, cream cheese, mayo, and pimentos in this easy Southern appetizer.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American, Southern
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Jenny DeRemer
Cost: $0.96 per serving

Equipment

  • box grater or food processor with shred/grate attachment

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces aged extra sharp white cheddar cheese chilled and freshly grated from a block
  • 4 ounces aged extra sharp yellow cheddar cheese chilled and freshly grated from a block
  • ¼ cup cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • ½ cup jarred pimentos drained (reserve liquid if using as an add-in)
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • ¼-½ teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust to taste
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • freshly cracked black pepper to taste
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Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, place the white and yellow cheddars in an even layer. Scatter the cream cheese, diced pimentos, mayonnaise, and cayenne over the cheddar cheese. I do like to add a pinch of both salt and pepper but it's not required. Using the tines of a fork, mix the pimento cheese until it is smooth and spreadable, about 2 minutes.
    4 ounces aged extra sharp white cheddar cheese, 4 ounces aged extra sharp yellow cheddar cheese, ¼ cup cream cheese, ½ cup jarred pimentos, 3 tablespoons mayonnaise, ¼-½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, Kosher salt, freshly cracked black pepper
  • Transfer the pimento cheese to a jar, plastic container or bowl, cover tightly, and store in the fridge. The flavors deepen the longer the cheese has to sit.
  • Alternatively, the cheese may be served immediately. Enjoy it in grilled cheese or tea sandwiches, burgers, or as a spread with Ritz or saltine crackers.

Notes

  • Be sure to freshly grate the cheese yourself for this recipe. Pre-shredded cheese is coated with cellulose and won't have the perfect creamy texture you need for pimento cheese. Also, cheese grates easiest when cold.
  • Make pimento cheese a day ahead, as the flavor will improve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 65kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 58mg | Potassium: 35mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 445IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.3mg