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    Pimento Cheese Spread

    A creamy, tangy blend of sharp cheddar, mayonnaise, and diced pimentos, spread on crackers or bread.

    ⏱ 10 minPrep time
    🔥 0 minCook time
    🍽 8Servings
    🏷 AppetizerCategory
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    Pimento Cheese Spread

    Pimento cheese is the ‘caviar of the South’ — sharp cheddar, diced pimentos, and mayonnaise blended into a creamy, tangy spread. It goes on sandwiches, burgers, crackers, and celery sticks, and no Southern gathering is complete without it.

    Chef Emily presents Pimento Cheese Spread

    The caviar of the South

    Sharp cheddar, pimentos, and mayonnaise blended creamy — pimento cheese, the essential Southern spread.

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    Step by stepInstructions

    1. Beat the cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth.
    2. Fold in the cheddar, pimentos, Worcestershire, garlic powder, and cayenne, if using.
    3. Season with salt and pepper.
    4. Chill for 1 hour before serving on crackers, sandwiches, or burgers.

    💡 Chef tips & storage

    Use sharp cheddar and grate it yourself — pre-shredded cheese doesn't melt as smoothly. Let it sit for an hour before serving so the flavors come together.

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    Recipe details

    Prep10 min
    Cook0 min
    Servings8
    CategoryAppetizer
    PublishedAugust 16, 2026
    Emily — the cook behind My Comfort Recipes

    Hi, I'm Emily 🧡

    Hi, I'm Emily — the cook behind My Comfort Recipes. Simple, tested comfort food for real weeknights, written down the way grandma would. Pull up a chair. More about me →

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