Southern Pimento Cheese Spread is one you will make over and over again and there will never be any left. My family loves this spread and I make it whenever I am having guests over to watch football or anytime family comes so we will have something to munch on. Serve with just about any kind of crackers or scoops or whatever you like. You could double the recipe for a large group. This keeps well several days refrigerated. Use your own preferences on spices and hot sauce to make it your own. You might also like our recipe for shrimp dip.

Southern Pimento cheese spread is a Classic

If you go just about anywhere in the south you will see pimento cheese, it’s a wonderful staple and we all love it. There are many variations of pimento cheese but this one is at the top of the list. Many people will debate if you use cream cheese or not and we have a recipe on our site that doesn’t too. Both are delicious and they both are easy to make. If you want to try one with out cream cheese, try this one.

This spread is super simple and only a few ingredients:

Cheddar Cheese (shredded)- see below
Jar of Pimentos
Cream Cheese
salt
Black Pepper
Garlic Powder or Minced Garlic
Onion Powder
Mayonnaise
Hot Sauce (optional)
Smoked Paprika

How to Prepare?

One thing is you must shred your own cheese, it really does make a big difference. So buy the block cheddar cheese and definitely shred it yourself. Since this recipe is made with cream cheese, we do use a mixer. The other version we make we just mix with a spoon but the mixer is needed in this recipe.

*We do set this out for a 10 minutes or so before we serve it, the cream cheese will make it thick when it gets cold. So just set it out for a bit and then stir and serve!

Which Mayonnaise do you use?

This is a big debated question but we use Duke’s and it’s our favorite. It’s made in South Carolina and has always been our go to mayonnaise. Now you use whichever one your family likes. I will say we have never used miracle whip but I’m sure many have.

Favorite way to serve it?

We love it on Ritz crackers or on white bread as a sandwich. It’s delicious on veggies, pretzels, bagel chips, or in a tortilla. It keeps for a few days in the fridge so you can easily make it advance for a gathering or enjoy it for a few days. One person said they enjoy it on their burgers in the summertime. You may also love these delicious pimento cheese sausage balls.

Wonderful reviews on this Southern Pimento Cheese!

“Best pimento cheese on the planet! I make it every time my family gets together. It’s so good!” – Layne

“I had family over yesterday for my son’s birthday and served this as an appetizer along with a veggie tray. I have never had pimento cheese before – it was delicious! I will definitely be making this again.”- Karen

“Once you make homemade, store bought will never do again. I use a combination of mild and sharp cheddar.” – Rhonda

“This is the only recipe I will use for pimento cheese, it’s seriously that good! Every time I have served it someone asks for the recipe! Thank you Southern Ladies!” – Jamie

We love these recipes that are made with pimento cheese:

Pimento Cheese Macaroni Salad – Great summer salad!
Pimento Cheese Party Bread – So easy to make!
Pimento Cheese Grits – Perfect for breakfast!

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Southern Pimento Cheese Spread

The Southern Lady Cooks

This Southern Pimento Cheese Spread is a favorite when entertaining. You can easily double for a larger gathering. Great on bread, crackers, or vegetables.

4.74 from 15 votes

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Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Servings cups

Ingredients

3 cups shredded or grated cheddar cheese
1 4 ounce jar pimentos, undrained
8 ounces cream cheese softened
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder or 1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 cup mayonnaise I used Dukes
5 to 6 drops hot sauce more or less
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

Instructions

Combine all ingredients and mix with mixer.

Notes

If it's been in the fridge, let it set out a few minutes and stir before serving, the cream cheese does make it thick.

Keyword Pimento Cheese Spread

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SOUTHERN PIMENTO CHEESE SPREAD