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    Home > Recipes > Appetizer

    Pimiento Cheese

    Published: Oct 24, 2013 · Modified: Apr 19, 2022 · by Jess Smith · Jump to Recipe · 10 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Pimiento Cheese and vegetables in white bowls

    I blinked and two weeks went by.  How does that happen?

    It's been that great time of year in Bangkok when the weather actually starts to have a hint of coolness to it. There have been new restaurants to try (a dinner last week of 25 mini dishes of tapas - what!?), new projects at work, and lots of looking forward to visitors we have coming in November.

    cheese and pimientos on a marble countertop

    But I can't say I've been doing all that much in this two weeks of blog silence.  I filled my tiny freezer with these bagels (my arms still hurt from all that kneading) and Frank's been making lots of dinners (including his chicken piccata which is SO good).

    And then there was one day when we had Pimiento Cheese and vegetables for lunch.

    cubed cheese in a food processor

    To be honest, I don't recall when I'd ever had this tart, creamy spread before making it myself.  But in recent months it has become one of those recipes that I fixate on as an expat.  When living overseas, I find that lone thing that I cannot have and crave it.  When I lived in Romania I wanted boxed mac and cheese all. the. time.  Fortunately my friend Kristin sent it in care packages often enough to feed my addiction for a year.

    I've been seeing pictures of pimiento cheese sandwiches (this Pimento Cheese BLT was at the top of the list) and realized that if I could track down a jar of pimientos, I could make the cheese in about 5 minutes.  So I did my usual circuit of fancy, imported-ingredient grocery stores in town, got my hands on a jar, and promptly made a batch the next weekend.  It was so satisfying!  The spread is definitely rich, but great with crisp vegetables. I especially loved it with those tart radishes.

    Pimiento Cheese in a small white bowl

     Now, anyone want to weigh in on this whole pimiento vs. pimento thing?  Southern Living used that extra "i", so that seemed a safe bet.

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    Pimento Cheese

    A southern classic - this tangy, spreadable cheese is great with vegetables or crackers and makes a serious grilled cheese sandwich.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Total Time10 mins
    Servings: 20
    Author: Jess Smith via Inquiring Chef

    Ingredients

    • 1 (8-oz.) block extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, cubed
    • 1 (8-oz.) block sharp Cheddar cheese, cubed
    • 1 (4-oz.) jar diced pimiento, drained
    • ¾ cups mayonnaise
    • 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

    Instructions

    • In a food processor, pulse the cheese cubes and pimiento until finely chopped. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the mayonnaise and Worcestershire sauce. Refrigerate for up to a week.

    Notes

    Recipe adapted from Southern Living.

    *This post contains affiliate links*

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    About Jess

    Hi! I'm Jess. I am the recipe creator and photographer behind the 900+ recipes you’ll find on Inquiring Chef. As a mom to three young kids and professional cook, my mission is to make every moment in the kitchen and around the table count. If you’re looking for easy, flavorful, family-approved recipes, you’ve come to the right place! Learn more about me here.

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    Comments

    1. Kristin

      October 24, 2013 at 8:53 am

      Yay for Shells & Cheese and November visitors! 🙂 2 WEEKS!

      Reply
      • Jess

        October 29, 2013 at 7:14 am

        Those Shells and Cheese saved me!!!

        Reply
    2. Ashley

      October 24, 2013 at 6:03 pm

      Ever since we moved to North Carolina I now see pimiento cheese things everywhere! I had never had it before that... my husband's personal favorite is when it's fried in little balls. Yup, those are pretty good : )

      Reply
      • Jess

        October 29, 2013 at 7:14 am

        Fried in little balls!? That sounds amazing!

        Reply
    3. Anne ~ Uni Homemaker

      October 25, 2013 at 12:16 pm

      Sounds delicious Jess! I love all things cheese related so this is my kind of dip. And it's so simple too, love it!

      Reply
    4. vanillasugarblog

      October 27, 2013 at 6:24 am

      wait till you try this stuffed into burgers!
      living in massachusetts, you never anything pimiento!
      obviously

      Reply
      • Jess

        October 29, 2013 at 7:17 am

        Stuffed in burgers!? That sounds incredible!

        Reply
    5. Monica

      October 28, 2013 at 12:43 am

      I'm intrigued by pimiento cheese, having heard about it a lot but never tried it! I can see how it would pair well with some crisp vegetables.
      And time really does fly - it's good to take it easy a bit and just live life. : )

      Reply
    6. Stacy

      November 05, 2013 at 5:26 am

      My dad would love this! He use to force me to eat pimento cheese all the time when I was a kid. As a grown up I have learned to like it- but it was a little to weird for 6yr old me to have pimento cheese sandwiches for lunch 🙂 boxed mac & cheese was my cheese-food of choice during those days...

      Reply

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