Homemade Pimento Cheese

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Creamy, tangy, and packed with bold flavor, this Homemade Pimento Cheese is the ultimate Southern-inspired spread that’s ready in just 15 minutes. Featuring sharp cheddar cheese, silky cream cheese, and a hint of paprika, each bite is bursting with savory goodness. Chopped pimentos add a pop of color and sweet, slightly tangy notes, while optional hot sauce lends a customizable heat for spice lovers. Perfectly versatile, this crowd-pleasing recipe can be served as a dip for crackers and veggies, a topping for burgers, or a filling for sandwiches. Ideal for parties, picnics, or casual snacking, this easy pimento cheese is a must-try dish that keeps everyone coming back for more.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: N/A
• Total Time: 15 min
• Servings: 8 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

10 items

• 8 oz Sharp cheddar cheese
• 4 oz Cream cheese, softened
• 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
• 4 oz Pimentos, drained and chopped
• 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
• 0.5 tsp Onion powder
• 0.25 tsp Paprika
• 0.25 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper
• 1 tsp Optional hot sauce (e.g., Tabasco)

📝 Instructions

7 steps

1. Grate the sharp cheddar cheese using a box grater or a food processor and set aside.

2. In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and optional hot sauce if desired.

3. Mix the ingredients together until they form a smooth, creamy base.

4. Fold in the grated cheddar cheese and chopped pimentos, stirring until everything is evenly combined.

5. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more salt, pepper, or hot sauce if desired.

6. Transfer the pimento cheese to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

7. Serve chilled or at room temperature with crackers, sliced vegetables, bread, or as a sandwich spread.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (72.2g)

Calories		270
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		25.4 g	33%
	Saturated Fat	10.8 g	54%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		52 mg	17%
Sodium		428 mg	19%
Total Carbohydrate		3.1 g	1%
	Dietary Fiber	0.3 g	1%
	Total Sugars	1.2 g
Protein		8.3 g	17%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		221 mg	17%
Iron		0.2 mg	1%
Potassium		49 mg	1%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1828 cal (83.3%%)

Protein: 266 cal (12.1%%)

Carbs: 100 cal (4.6%%)