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southern pimento cheese

(2 ratings)
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Recipe by
Beth Pierce
@smalltownwoman
Ofallon, MO

This quick and easy flavor packed Southern Pimento Cheese takes less than ten minutes to make and is a friend and family favorite appetizer. Sharp cheddar, white cheddar, pimentos and a handful of other common kitchen ingredients are added to a cream cheese mayonnaise base to make one of the best dips ever known to man (or woman).

(2 ratings)
yield 16 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For southern pimento cheese

  • 1
    box (8 ounces) cream cheese
  • 1/2 c
    mayo
  • 1 c
    sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 c
    white cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/4 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp
    onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp
    dry mustard
  • 1/2 tsp
    ground cayenne pepper
  • 2 tsp
    worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 tsp
    mirin (optional)
  • 1
    (4 ounce) jar diced pimentos drained
  • salt and pepper to taste

How To Make southern pimento cheese

  • 1
    In stand mixer using paddle attachment beat cream cheese and mayo until smooth and creamy. Add cheddar cheeses, garlic powder, onion powder, dry mustard, cayenne pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and mirin (optional); beat just until blended. Stir in pimentos. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • 2
    Refrigerate until 30 minutes prior to serving.
  • 3
    NOTES Mirin is sweetened sake and is found in the Asian section of fine grocery stores. It adds a little bit of sweetness.
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