Pimento Cheese Spread

This super easy homemade pimento cheese spread, that can be made in 15 minutes, is a simple appetizer that everyone will love!

If you’ve had the prepackaged pimento cheese spread from the grocery store that looks like an orange paste, then you may not be a huge fan of pimento cheese.

Instead of tasting processed and sugary, this recipe produces a nice soft textured cheese spread that is smoky, and slightly spicy, with just a hint of sweetness! Best of all, there is no cooking involved. The most inexperienced chef can make this recipe in no time at all!

What are pimentos?

Pimentos are cherry peppers, which are small, mild peppers that are sweet in flavor. Rather than using cherry peppers, I used roasted red bell peppers, which are also mild and sweet in flavor.

To roast the red peppers, brush the outside with oil and broil until the skin is charred on all sides, about 4-5 minutes per side. Seal the charred peppers in a paper bag or in a bowl covered with plastic wrap and let sit for 10 minutes. Remove the skin and seeds and chop into small pieces.

Artzy Foodie Tip: You can purchase roasted red peppers in a jar at any grocery store.

How to make pimento cheese spread

In a large bowl, gently mix together 8 ounces of room temperature cream cheese, 8 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheese, 8 ounces grated smoked gouda cheese, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 3/4 tsp cayenne pepper, and 2 chopped roasted red bell peppers.

Artzy Foodie Tip: Room temperature ingredients will mix together easier.

Uses for pimento cheese spread

Not only is pimento cheese spread good on crackers, it also makes great…

• grilled pimento cheese sandwiches
• pimento cheese stuffed zucchini boats
• bacon wrapped pimento cheese stuffed jalapeños
• pimento cheese stuffed mushrooms
• pimento cheese omelets

Any other ideas? Please comment!

How long will pimento cheese last?

Stored in the refrigerator in an air tight container, pimento cheese spread will last for 1 week. Because there is mayonnaise in this recipe, be sure not to leave it at room temperature for longer than 2 hours.

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5 from 3 votes

Pimento Cheese Spread

A soft textured cheese spread that is smoky, and slightly spicy, with just a hint of sweetness !

Prep Time15 minutes mins

Total Time15 minutes mins

4 Cups Pimento Cheese Spread

Ingredients

• 8 ounces room temperature cream cheese
• 8 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheese
• 8 ounces grated smoked gouda cheese
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 3/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 2 roasted red bell peppers chopped

Instructions

• In a large bowl, gently mix all ingredients together.
• Enjoy!

Notes

For roasted red peppers, brush the red peppers with oil and broil until the skin is charred on all sides, about 4-5 minutes per side. Seal the peppers in a paper bag or a bowl covered with plastic wrap. Let sit for 10 minutes. Remove the skin and seeds and chop into small pieces.

You can purchase roasted red peppers in a jar at the grocery store.

Room temperature ingredients will mix together easier.

Store your pimento cheese in an air tight container in the refrigerator for 1 week.

Do not leave the pimento cheese at room temperature for more than 2 hours.

Nutrition information is for 1 cup of pimento cheese spread.

Nutrition

Calories: 684kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 55g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Cholesterol: 142mg | Sodium: 1645mg | Potassium: 308mg | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1170IU | Vitamin C: 8.8mg | Calcium: 1012mg | Iron: 0.8mg

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword(s): Homemade Pimento Cheese, Pimento Cheese

Recipe Author: Niki Medlin

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