Pimento Cheese Recipe

Name: Pimento Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 1 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded; 1 (2 ounce) jar diced pimentos, drained; ¼ cup pecans, chopped; 14-½ cup mayonnaise; ¼ teaspoon garlic powder; ¼ teaspoon dry mustard; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 1 pinch sugar; ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; ¼ teaspoon Tabasco sauce

Servings: persons

1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
1 (2 ounce) jar diced pimentos, drained
¼ cup pecans, chopped
14-½ cup mayonnaise
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon dry mustard
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 pinch sugar
¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
¼ teaspoon Tabasco sauce

1
Combine cheese, dry spices and sugar, tossing well so spices are thoroughly distributed throughout the cheese.
2
Add in the drained pimientos, Worcestershire & Tabasco, mixing well.
3
Begin adding in mayonnaise, starting with 1/4 cup.
4
Mix well & continue adding until it is a stiff, chunky paste.
5
Take 1/3 to 1/2 the mixture and process it in a food processor or blender until it is a smooth, creamy paste.
6
Add the processed paste back in to the chunky paste and add in the pecans.
7
Mix so the pastes and the pecans are well combined.
8
Store in air-tight container in fridge.
9
It is best if you let it sit overnight so the flavors can combine, but if you can't help yourself just go ahead and have some now.

2752

kcal

Calories

286

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

How did you like this recipe?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, 1 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded, 1 (2 ounce) jar diced pimentos, drained, ¼ cup pecans, chopped, and more.

Yes, Pimento Cheese falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Pimento Cheese

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions