Homemade pimento cheese spread is a classic Southern dish. It is best when made with freshly grated cheddar cheese, real mayonnaise, and diced pimentos. For this recipe, Kraft Mayonaisse is my go-to.
Pimento Cheese, or as we called it when I grew up, "Pimento and Cheese," can be used to make sandwiches, as a dip for crackers or vegetables, or even, trending now, as a topping for burgers.
My Mom loved her Pimento and Cheese. Sometimes she bought it premade from the grocery store but she also made it at home and this recipe is very similar to Mom's.
I like to grate medium or sometimes sharp cheddar cheese for my spread. The pre-shredded packaged kind contains cellulose and the flavor is just not the same.
I treated myself to a Kitchenaid Mixer last year and later bought an attachment for it. The attachment shreds cheese, veggies, and other things. It's awesome!
Homemade Pimento Cheese Spread
Pimento Cheese is easy to make even when shredding the cheese yourself and it's the perfect dish for parties, picnics, or holiday gatherings. Spice it up any way you like. I add Tabasco sauce to mine and sometimes Tony Chachere Cajun Seasoning or Seasoned Salt.
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded Cheddar Cheese freshly shredded is best
- 1 small jar diced Centos Pimientos drained
- ½ cup Kraft Mayonnaise
- 8 drops of Tabasco Sauce
Instructions
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Mix all of the ingredients.
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You can add more or less mayo to your liking.
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Serve on bread as a sandwich, or use it as a dip with crackers or raw vegetables.
Notes
Pimento Cheese Made With Kraft Mayo And Cheddar Cheese
Author: Recipe Idea Shop
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded Cheddar Cheese freshly shredded is best
- 1 small jar diced Centos Pimientos drained
- ½ cup Kraft Mayonnaise
- 8 drops of Tabasco Sauce
Instructions
- Mix all of the ingredients.
- You can add more or less mayo to your liking.
- Serve on bread as a sandwich, or use it as a dip with crackers or raw vegetables.
Notes
More Recipes To Try
- Portabella Reuben Sandwich
- New Old Fashioned Mac & Cheese
- Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
- Stuffed Mushrooms (Vegetarian)
- Easy Russian Dressing
- Chicago Style Italian Beef Sandwich
- Slow Cooker Corned Beef
Kathy acquired the blog, Recipe Idea Shop in 2024. She was raised on a farm in Arkansas where having a big garden and good food to eat was the norm. She shares recipes for homemade comfort food and new trending dishes.
Kathy began her blogging journey in 2011 when she founded PetticoatJunktion.com, a home décor blog focused on repurposing and upcycling furniture, and thrift store finds.