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The Best Southern Pimiento Cheese Recipe Ever!

May 9, 2016 By Christy 13 Comments

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The best homemade pimiento cheese recipe--a Southern staple! | 11 Magnolia Lane
I won’t lie, after twenty years of cooking, I am getting a little burned out!  My unreasonably demanding family still likes to eat, though.

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Fortunately, my husband is an amazing cook, and he’s really good at taking over kitchen duty on the weekends.  Today I’m sharing one of his best recipes (you’re welcome); homemade pimiento cheese.  We eat a batch of this almost every week; it’s my favorite for lunch and I catch my son eating it for breakfast all the time.

If you’re not from the South, then pimiento cheese might be a bit of a mystery to you.  Trust me, it’s definitely something you want to try.  Homemade is hands-down the best (dare I say, the only) way to go, and this is the best recipe I’ve ever had.

The best homemade pimiento cheese recipe--a Southern staple! | 11 Magnolia Lane
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Pimiento Cheese

This Southern staple is easy to make and incredibly addictive!

Course Side Dish
Prep Time 15 minutes
Author 11 Magnolia Lane

Ingredients

  • 16 oz high quality extra sharp cheddar cheese (buy a block and grate by hand)
  • 4 oz cream cheese (cubed)
  • 4 oz jar of pimientos (with the oil they're packed in)
  • 1/2 c mayo (we prefer Duke's)
  • 1/4 t onion powder
  • 1/4 t pepper
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 jalapeño pepper, seeds removed, finely minced
  • pinch red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Grate cheddar and cube cream cheese.

  2. Put all ingredients into bowl of stand mixer, and using paddle attachment, mix until well combined.

  3. Add a little more mayo if you like your cheese creamier/wetter. Adjust seasonings based on taste and heat preference.

  4. Optional: add 1-2 T. of crumbled bleu cheese.

  5. Store in refrigerator.

The best homemade pimiento cheese recipe--a Southern staple! | 11 Magnolia Lane
A few tips to keep in mind:  first, you absolutely must buy high quality extra sharp cheddar cheese (think deli department rather than the dairy aisle) and you must grate it yourself.  Pre-shredded cheddar is banned in our house; it’s so dry and flavorless.

Duke’s Mayonnaise is a southern favorite, but if you can’t find it where you are, Hellman’s Original is a good substitute.  Or if you have access to fresh local eggs, you can make your own mayo (SO easy and SO good!).  I can’t vouch for your results if you try to go low-fat with your mayo…but why would you?!?!

The best homemade pimiento cheese recipe--a Southern staple! | 11 Magnolia Lane
We like it best slathered on toasted sourdough bread.  A dollop on top of a hamburger is divine, too.  And, of course, if you’re a golfer, then you know that pimiento cheese sandwiches are a staple at the Masters golf tournament in Augusta (see our Masters party here).  They add a little blue cheese to theirs, but I prefer the all-cheddar version.

Be sure to pin this one for later–it’s a delicious (and different) appetizer.  Enjoy!

The best homemade pimiento cheese recipe--a Southern staple! | 11 Magnolia Lane

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  1. Christy says

    May 9, 2016 at 2:12 pm

    Pimiento cheese is one of my husband’s favorite Southern foods, but I’ve never made it at home. I am going to make this for him this week. Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Christy says

      May 11, 2016 at 9:09 pm

      You’re so welcome. Let me know how he likes it!

      Reply
  2. Sara says

    May 9, 2016 at 4:28 pm

    Too funny… I Just recently had this at a friend’s in Nashville, and until then, Had never heard of it. it is amazing, and I’m so excited to be able to make it! Thank you…

    Reply
    • Christy says

      May 11, 2016 at 9:07 pm

      Enjoy–let me know how you like it!

      Reply
  3. Pat says

    May 10, 2016 at 6:01 pm

    I used to have a recipe for pimiento cheese but lost it. So glad you shared this ~ thank you! I love the inclusion of the garlic, jalapeno & pepper flakes. My kinda dish!

    xo
    Pat

    Reply
    • Christy says

      May 11, 2016 at 9:07 pm

      You will love this recipe–I promise!

      Reply
  4. Lyle Goudeau says

    July 17, 2021 at 6:05 pm

    I made this.. but blended Boars Head Smoked Cheddar, and Smoked Gouda.. and Fontina cheese to the cream cheese.. smoky wonderful flavor.

    Reply
    • Christy says

      September 8, 2021 at 11:55 am

      Oh, now that sounds heavenly! Thanks for sharing your tweaks with everyone so we can try them in the future.
      Christy

      Reply
  5. Yamini says

    November 29, 2021 at 5:27 am

    5 stars
    This “Pimiento Cheese”, seems so delicious . thanks for sharing this recipe with us.

    Reply
  6. vamika says

    December 29, 2021 at 1:36 am

    5 stars
    This “SOUTHERN PIMIENTO CHEESE RECIPE” seems so delicious , will love to try this one . Thanks for sharing this one with us .

    Reply
    • Christy says

      January 6, 2022 at 11:15 am

      It’s great–I hope you enjoy it!

      Reply
  7. yamini says

    May 11, 2022 at 11:27 pm

    5 stars
    Super excited to try this Best Southern Pimiento Cheese Recipe, this recipe seems super amazing and unique . Thanks for sharing with us .

    Reply
  8. Samantha says

    September 7, 2022 at 2:30 am

    5 stars
    I was planning to try new recipe since last weekend but couldn’t find one perfect one but now I can try this Southern Pimiento Cheese recipe, seems delicious. I Appreciate 🙂

    Reply

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