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

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.