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Want to learn How to Make Pimento Cheese? You've come to the right place! This Homemade Pimento Cheese recipe is bold and full of flavor. The classic Southern spread is perfect to serve at parties, and of course it makes an amazing Pimento Cheese Sandwich. With tasty Colby cheese and sweet Pimento peppers, this is the Best Pimento Cheese recipe out there!

Pimento Cheese Recipe

Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 263kcal
Author: Becky Hardin
Find out how to make Pimento Cheese! This homemade pimento cheese recipe is a Southern classic.
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound Colby cheese shredded or grated
  • 4 ounces chopped pimentos including juice (1 jar)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise not Miracle Whip

Instructions

  • Mix all ingredients in a medium-size mixing bowl until well combined.
    1 pound Colby cheese, 4 ounces chopped pimentos, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon white vinegar, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise

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Notes

  • Adjust the ingredients to your liking. If you want sweeter, just add a little more sugar; if you want a more acidic taste, add more vinegar. If you want a creamier Pimento Cheese Spread, add more mayonnaise.
Storage: Store pimento cheese in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 263kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 367mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 942IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 390mg | Iron: 1mg