In the Southern states of the U.S., this popular cheese spread/dip is served at many social gatherings.
This spread/dip is perfect when hosting a party or bringing to that last-minute invitation to dinner, potlucks, or just about any other reason you need something in 5 minutes to whip up.
This tastes great on sandwiches, spread on crackers, dipped with assorted vegetables, and so much more.
It is easy to throw together when in a hurry and is one of the tastiest for cheese and pepper lovers.
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Why You Will Love This Pimento Cheese Spread
- Takes 5 minutes to mix: Rich, creamy, and packed with savory onion flavor
- Perfect with potato chips, crackers, pretzels, or veggies
- A nostalgic favorite that guests always gravitate toward
- The recipe uses budget-friendly ingredients
- Easy to customize for picky eaters
- Pimento cheese is a staple and perfect appetizer for the Kentucky Derby. Often referred to as "the caviar of the South", it is a classic Southern party spread
Serving Suggestions
- bagel chip
- potato chips
- pita chips
- crackers
- vegetables sliced
- tortilla chips
- corn chips
- breadsticks
- garlic bread points
- spread on a sandwich
- whitebread: Spread it cold between two slices of simple white bread for a traditional Derby Masters Tournament-style lunch
- burgers &sliders: Dollop a scoop onto a hot smash patty right as it finishes cooking so the cheese melts slightly
- buttermilk biscuits: Slather it onto hot, flaky biscuits and top with a spoonful of pepper jelly.
- grilled cheese: Swap out your standard cheddar slices
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Pimento Cheesy Spread
Pimento cheese Dip is a cheese spread made with cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, and spices with pimento peppers.
Prep time: 5 MinInactive time: 1 HourTotal time: 1 H & 5 M
Ingredients
- 8 ounces of cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1- 7-ounce jar of pimento peppers ( save a few for garnish)
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 teaspoon spicy brown or Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder and 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: pinch of cayenne pepper
- Garnish: green pimento-stuffed olives, strips of pimento peppers, dried parsley, or freshly chopped
Instructions
- Place the cream cheese in a food processor and pulse until smooth and fluffy. Add all the rest of the ingredients and pulse until smooth or if you like your chunky just pulse a few seconds.
- Pour this into a covered serving bowl and chill 1 hour before serving.
- Serve with suggestions under notes below.
Notes
Serving Suggestions
- bagel chip
- potato chips
- pita chips
- crackers
- vegetables sliced
- tortilla chips
- corn chips
- breadsticks
- garlic bread points
- spread on sandwiches
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