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Pimento cheese filled in a glass mason jar with shredded cheddar, pimento and green onions topped for styling purposes. Silver spoon added to scoop pimento cheese with crackers, sliced celery and carrots and a black and white checkered towel added for styling purposes.

Old Fashioned Pimento Cheese

Carita
Prepare your tastebuds for this simple, old fashioned pimento cheese recipe. A classic southern staple served at any family or formal event. Creamy, cheesy, tangy with a hint of spice, try this recipe and it will be the last pimento cheese recipe you ever use!
4.67 from 6 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Course Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American, Southern
Servings 10 people

Ingredients
  

  • 2.5 cups Cheddar Cheese shredded
  • ½ cup Mayonnaise
  • 4 oz Pimentos
  • ½ cup Cream Cheese
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt more if needed
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 2 teaspoon Garlic Powder with Parsley see blog notes
  • ½ teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar

Instructions
 

  • First, it is important to realize that prepping the ingredients will make for a quick and under 10-minute recipe.
  • Begin by shredding the cheddar cheese.
  • Next, measure the mayo, cream cheese, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, Worcestershire Sauce, sugar and pimentos (be sure to drain).
  • In a large bowl perfect for mixing, add the cheddar cheese.
  • Add in the additional ingredients and stir until thoroughly combined.
  • Serve (or store for later) and enjoy!
Keyword Pimento Cheese