sweet pimento cheese
(2 ratings)
I was recently missing a taste from my childhood, so I went on a search, trying many recipes. I found lots of good ones, but none that tasted "just right." I decided to make my own and finally hit upon the missing ingredient. I think this makes my pimento cheese different from the others, and it brought back childhood memories! Give it a try and see what you think.
(2 ratings)
yield
serving(s)
prep time
30 Min
Ingredients For sweet pimento cheese
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2 csharp cheddar cheese, shredded
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2 cmonterey jack cheese, shredded
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8 ozcream cheese, room temperature
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1 cmayonnaise (i used duke's light)
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1 jarpimentos, diced, 4 oz.
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1 Tbspvinegar
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1/2 tsponion powder
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1/2 tspgarlic powder
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1/2 tsppaprika
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1/2 tspcayenne pepper
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1/2 tspsugar (i used splenda)
How To Make sweet pimento cheese
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1In large mixing bowl, combine the two cheeses. Mix with your hands until the two cheeses are totally blended throughout.
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2In a medium microwave-safe mixing bowl, place the room temperature cream cheese. Cream it, using a fork or an electric mixer. If not soft enough to cream easily, microwave for 15 - 20 seconds. When smooth, add mayo, vinegar, spices and sugar. Again, cream until mix is smooth. Fold in the pimentos until well-distributed in the mix.
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3Add cream cheese mixture to the two blended cheeses in large mixing bowl. Using a fork, slowly incorporate the cheeses into the cream cheese mixture until all cheese is moistened and well-blended. Continue to blend until you achieve desired texture - anywhere from chunky to smooth - your choice.
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4You can serve immediately with crackers, celery sticks, or use in a sandwich. Or you can refrigerate and serve chilled. Flavor will intensify as it sits. Enjoy!
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