Creamy Pimento Cheese Spread

This Pimento Cheese Spread takes just five minutes of hands-on time, needs zero cooking, and delivers that classic Southern combination of sharp cheese, tangy pimentos, and creamy mayo in every bite.

The blend of three cheeses gives it a richer, more complex flavor than a basic version, while the jalapeños add just enough kick to keep things interesting. It’s endlessly versatile, too, whether you’re piling it on crackers, spreading it on sandwiches, or spooning it onto a burger.

Helpful Tips

• Grate your own cheese: Finely grating block cheese yourself instead of using pre-shredded bags gives you a smoother, creamier spread, since pre-shredded cheese is coated in anti-caking agents that keep it from blending well.
• Don’t skip the pickling liquid: The tablespoons of liquid from the pimento and jalapeño jars add extra tang and help loosen the mixture to the perfect spreadable consistency.
• Let it chill before serving: A short stint in the fridge gives the flavors time to meld together, so the spread tastes even better the next day if you have leftovers.

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Creamy Pimento Cheese Spread

This Pimento Cheese Spread takes just five minutes of hands-on time, needs zero cooking, and delivers that classic Southern combination of sharp cheese, tangy pimentos, and creamy mayo in every bite.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Servings 8 Servings

Calories 267 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese finely grated
• 4 ounce medium cheddar cheese finely grated
• 4 ounce pepper jack cheese finely grated
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup jarred diced pimentos plus 1-2 tablespoons of the pickling liquid
• 2 tablespoons jarred diced jalapeños plus 1-2 tablespoons of the pickling liquid
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon celery salt
• crackers for serving

Instructions

 

• In a large bowl, mix together the grated cheeses, mayo, pimentos, jalapenos and seasonings. Taste and adjust seasoning so you see fit.
• Transfer to an airtight storage container and refrigerate until ready to eat. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition

Calories: 267kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 10gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 475mgPotassium: 59mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 727IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 309mgIron: 0.4mg

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