Easy Pimento Cheese 🧀🌶️

This creamy and zesty pimento cheese is the ultimate Southern comfort food! Perfect as a spread on crackers, a sandwich filling, or even as a dip for fresh veggies, this recipe is simple to make and packed with flavor. Enjoy it at your next gathering or as a snack at home!

Ingredients

For the cheese mixture

8 oz block of cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup mayo (or Greek yogurt for a healthier option)
1 jar (4 oz) diced pimentos, drained
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste

For the mix-ins

Chopped green onions (optional)
Diced jalapeños for heat (optional)
Smoked paprika or cayenne pepper (for added kick)

Instructions

In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, and mayo. Use a hand mixer or a spatula to mix until smooth and creamy.

🥄 Don’t worry if the cream cheese isn't perfectly blended; some texture adds a nice character to the pimento cheese!

Stir in the diced pimentos, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and season with salt and pepper.
If you're feeling adventurous, mix in chopped green onions or diced jalapeños for an extra punch!
Once everything is well combined, transfer the mixture to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.

🧊 Chilling the pimento cheese enhances its flavor, so try to resist the urge to dig in right away!

Variations

Spicy: Add a couple of teaspoons of diced jalapeños or a splash of hot sauce for a spicy twist. 🔥
Herby: Fold in some fresh chives, dill, or parsley for a fresh herby flavor.
Smoky: Add a teaspoon of smoked paprika to give it a smoky depth.
Nutty: Stir in some finely chopped pecans or walnuts for a crunchy texture.

Serving Suggestions

Serve with your favorite crackers, fresh vegetables, or slathered on toasted bread for a delicious sandwich!
It also makes a great filling for stuffed celery or as a topping for baked potatoes.

Enjoy this deliciously creamy pimento cheese at your next picnic or party, and watch it disappear in a flash! 🎉🧀

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# Easy Pimento Cheese 🧀🌶️ This creamy and zesty pimento cheese is the ultimate Southern comfort food! Perfect as a spread on crackers, a sandwich filling, or even as a dip for fresh veggies, this recipe is simple to make and packed with flavor. Enjoy it at your next gathering or as a snack at home! ## Ingredients ### For the cheese mixture - 8 oz block of cream cheese, softened - 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese - 1/2 cup mayo (or Greek yogurt for a healthier option) - 1 jar (4 oz) diced pimentos, drained - 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce - 1/2 tsp garlic powder - 1/2 tsp onion powder - Salt and pepper to taste ### For the mix-ins - Chopped green onions (optional) - Diced jalapeños for heat (optional) - Smoked paprika or cayenne pepper (for added kick) ## Instructions - In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, and mayo. Use a hand mixer or a spatula to mix until smooth and creamy. > 🥄 Don’t worry if the cream cheese isn't perfectly blended; some texture adds a nice character to the pimento cheese! - Stir in the diced pimentos, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and season with salt and pepper. - If you're feeling adventurous, mix in chopped green onions or diced jalapeños for an extra punch! - Once everything is well combined, transfer the mixture to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld. > 🧊 Chilling the pimento cheese enhances its flavor, so try to resist the urge to dig in right away! ## Variations - **Spicy**: Add a couple of teaspoons of diced jalapeños or a splash of hot sauce for a spicy twist. 🔥 - **Herby**: Fold in some fresh chives, dill, or parsley for a fresh herby flavor. - **Smoky**: Add a teaspoon of smoked paprika to give it a smoky depth. - **Nutty**: Stir in some finely chopped pecans or walnuts for a crunchy texture. ## Serving Suggestions - Serve with your favorite crackers, fresh vegetables, or slathered on toasted bread for a delicious sandwich! - It also makes a great filling for stuffed celery or as a topping for baked potatoes. Enjoy this deliciously creamy pimento cheese at your next picnic or party, and watch it disappear in a flash! 🎉🧀

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