Name: Pimento Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 4 ounces cream cheese (room temperature); 1 cup cheddar cheese (freshly grated); 1 cup Monterey Jack (freshly grated); 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 3 tablespoons jarred diced pimento; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley (for garnish)

This Southern pimento cheese recipe is so rich and creamy, thanks the three types of cheese. We use a hand mixer to stir this together to give it a smooth texture. So much better than the little tubs you buy in the store!

Pimento Cheese

cream cheese (room temperature)

cheddar cheese (freshly grated)

Monterey Jack (freshly grated)

mayonnaise

jarred diced pimento

salt

pepper

garlic powder

parsley (for garnish)

Add everything but the parsley to a mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.

Spoon into a serving dish and sprinkle the top with parsley, if desired.

Serve with chips, crackers, and fresh vegetables for dipping or spread between bread as a sandwich.

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Our Homemade Pimento Cheese recipe turns out so creamy, loaded with three different types of cheese, and packed with sweet pimentos. This Southern favorite is perfect for serving as a dip with crackers, spread between bread for a simple lunch, or melted on burgers!

Pimento Cheese

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total: 10 minutes

Servings: 16

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