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pimento cheese

Elizabeth33 avatar
Recipe by
Joanne Hendriksen
@Elizabeth33

Pimento cheese is one of the true joys of Southern food. It is a versatile food, eaten as an appetizer on crackers, as a sandwich on white bread, either plain, toasted, or grilled, and as a burger topping. This recipe is adapted from one by a legendary Southern chef, the late Bill Neal. Rick McDaniel-Chef Rick Central Coast CA. http://www.chefrick.com

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 30 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For pimento cheese

  • 16 oz
    aged white cheddar
  • 1-2 oz
    jar diced pimentos, drained
  • 6 Tbsp
    mayonnaise
  • 1/2 tsp
    chili powder
  • 1/8 tsp
    freshly ground pepper
  • dash
    cayenne pepper

How To Make pimento cheese

  • 1
    Grate the Cheddar by hand or in a food processor.
  • 2
    Add the rest of the ingredients and stir lightly to mix.
  • 3
    Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • 4
    Serve with crackers.
  • 5
    Recipe notes: I use Duke’s mayonnaise and Kraft Cracker Barrel Aged Reserve for the cheddar.
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