Southern Pimento Cheese Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Mar 12, 2012

Hey ya'll! Thanks for all the great reviews--I am so flattered! Thanks, also, for not making the recipe completely different than written and then stating how you don't like it. I don't understand that. Thanks again. Don't forget to use EXTRA-SHARP cheddar cheese! **UPDATE 6/24/2011** Thanks to Yakaty for suggesting the addition of worchestershire and mustard. It makes this even better IMO! Thanks again to all for the reviews!

—QUEENREYNEY

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jan 08, 2012

I guess I like the velveta version. I made this exactly as the recipe said. It was ok. I even made it on grilled cheese sandwiches and I am sorry to say I can not wait until it is gone. :/

—bnc

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Oct 01, 2010

This was without a doubt the best pimento cheese I've ever had! I omitted the jalapenos, and bumped up the cayenne a bit since I like my pimento cheese with a bit of a bite to it. Other than that, this recipe is flawless. Thank you so much for sharing!

—MarieInVa

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Feb 20, 2009

This is exactly the way I've always made Pimento Cheese (minus the jalepeno). I took some to work once and 4 people told me it was the best they've ever had. Yum!

—Debbie S.

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Feb 27, 2009

First time trying this and I liked the concept. True to form, I increased the cayenne just a little for a longer finish, added a tad of dry mustard, and some worcestershire sauce in the spirit of Beer Cheese soup. This recipe didn't need it from my tasting but it fit my taste. Time to give it to the troops to try.

—yakaty

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Sep 10, 2009

I was raised in the south and just moved to Vegas four years ago. I had no idea that pimento cheese was unheard of out here, so I had to make my own! As is, the recipe is pretty good. I'm gonna' mess with it later to try and get a bigger kick into it. I put it in the fridge over night, dumped it on a cheese platter, and served with Triscuits. Was great!

—Bethany

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Jun 24, 2011

This is really good. A gourmet grocery store by my house used to sell pimento cheese in a jar that was expensive. They used to sample it and it was so good. I had been looking for a recipe to duplicate it and this is very close. I left out the optional ingredients and I didn't have pimentos but I had some small diced red peppers and used that. I made 1/2 recipe and it made about a cup and a half. The only thing that seemed to be missing was the sharper taste of the spread the store sampled and then I realized that the recipe suggested "extra-sharp cheddar" so I would use that specifically. The cheese should also not be pre-shredded, both are important for the flavor and texture. This will be great with crackers or to make grilled cheese out of this week. Thank you!

—Blender Woman

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Apr 01, 2011

Started making this POSITIVE I had a jar of pimentos in the pantry...sadly, no. This was fabulous w/out them...family gobbled it up...so can only imagine how great it will be when made w/pimentos! Great recipe. UPDATE: Made this for friends visiting from Georgia...they said it was better than anything their moms ever made!

—AFWife88

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Nutrition

Calories
208 kcal
10%

Carbohydrates
2.1 g
< 1%

Cholesterol
44 mg
15%

Fat
19.9 g
31%

Fiber
0.2 g
< 1%

Protein
6.3 g
13%

Sodium
261 mg
10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Southern Pimento Cheese

Serving Size: 1/12 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 208
Calories from Fat: 179

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19.9g 31 %
Saturated Fat 8.6g 43 %
Cholesterol 44mg 15 %
Sodium 261mg 10 %
** Potassium 43mg 1 %
Total Carbohydrates 2.1g < 1 %
Dietary Fiber 0.2g < 1 %
Protein 6.3g 13 %
Sugars 0.5g
Vitamin A 16 %
Vitamin C 14 %
Calcium 19 %
Iron 4 %
** Thiamin < 1 %
** Niacin 3 %
** Vitamin B6 6 %
** Magnesium < 1 %
** Folate 2 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.