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pimiento cheese spread

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Recipe by
Cheryl Miller
@traflet
Port Orchard, WA

It's been several years since I moved from Kansas to the Pacific Northwest. There are some distinct differences in the foods here, and I have adapted pretty well. But when I have a craving for a Pimiento Cheese sandwich, it's really frustrating to realize that no stores in my area sell the spread, which is as common as potato salad back home in Kansas! I finally found an online recipe that adapted well to match my memory of home.

yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For pimiento cheese spread

  • 8 oz
    sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2/3 c
    chopped roasted pimiento (or a 4-oz jar, drained -reserve the juice)
  • 1/4 c
    greek yogurt (plain)
  • 2 Tbsp
    mayonnaise
  • 1 Tbsp
    pimiento juice
  • 1/2 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    dry mustard
  • 1/2 tsp
    paprika
  • 1/2 tsp
    honey
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1/8 tsp
    black pepper
  • 1 pinch
    cayenne (optional)
  • 1 lb
    bacon (optional)

How To Make pimiento cheese spread

  • 1
    If you plan to add bacon to your sandwich, get it started first, and fry it up crisp. After draining on paper towels, crumble coarsely and set aside.
  • 2
    Shred the cheese into a large-ish bowl; drain the roasted pimientos, saving the juice on the side. Combine cheese and drained pimientos.
  • 3
    In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, mayo, honey, spices and 1 Tbsp of the reserved pimiento juice. Mix well and add to the cheese bowl.
  • 4
    Spread on white bread and add a handful of bacon; place another bread slice on top and your sandwich is ready! If you want to make it fancy, cut off the crusts and slice sandwich into "finger" portions. Or stick a pimiento-stuffed olive on top with a toothpick. Or butter the breads and brown on a griddle before adding the filling.
  • 5
    This stuff is also great spread onto celery stalks. Very "Fifties."
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