Old Fashioned Pimento Cheese Recipe
This Old-Fashioned Pimento Cheese recipe is a creamy, tangy, and slightly spicy Southern classic. Made with sharp cheddar, rich mayonnaise, and zesty pimentos, it’s a versatile spread perfect for sandwiches, crackers, or veggies.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 524kcal
Equipment
- 1 food proccessor
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese room temperature
- 14 oz sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 7 oz habanero jack shredded
- 8 oz diced pimentos
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ¾ cup mayo Hellman's or Dukes
- ¼ cup sour cream full fat
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt Diamond Crystal brand
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
Optional Toppings
- 2 strips thick cut bacon crispy
- ¼ cup candied jalapenos
Instructions
- Blend cream cheese, sharp cheddar cheese, habanero jack, pimentos, garlic, mayo, sour cream, salt and vinegar in the bowl of a stand mixer on medium speed until combined
- Top pimento cheese with bacon and/or candied jalapenos if desired then serve with crackers, on a sandwich or with veggies
Notes
I much prefer to buy blocks of sharp cheddar and habanero jack then shred them myself. The quality is much better.
If you don't have a stand mixer you can use an electric hand mixer.
Pimento cheese can be eaten immediately after mixing however, the flavors are much more melded after 24 hours.
Substitute Monterey Jack cheese in place of the habanero jack if you don't want spice.
Nutrition
Calories: 524kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 48g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 103mg | Sodium: 960mg | Potassium: 154mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1737IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 566mg | Iron: 1mg
