Pimiento Cheese Recipe

Name: Pimiento Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound sharp cheddar cheese, grated (about 3 cups loosely packed); 1/2 cup homemade blender mayonnaise, recipe follows; 1/4 cup (1 small jar) sliced pimientos with their juice or 1/4 cup chopped roasted red bell peppers; 1/2 small onion, grated (about 1 tablespoon); Cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard or 1 teaspoon prepared; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 large egg; 1 cup peanut oil; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Servings: persons

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Mix together all the ingredients except for the cayenne.
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Season to taste with cayenne.
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*Pimiento cheese is a staple of picnics and lunches throughout the South.
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It is spread on sandwiches, used as dip, and stuffed into celery ribs.
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Put mustard, salt and egg in a blender and blend for about 20 seconds.
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Add the oil very slowly, in droplets, and blend until all of the oil has been bound with the egg mixture and the mayonnaise is thick and creamy.
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Add the lemon juice and blend briefly to incorporate.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pound sharp cheddar cheese, grated (about 3 cups loosely packed), 1/2 cup homemade blender mayonnaise, recipe follows, 1/4 cup (1 small jar) sliced pimientos with their juice or 1/4 cup chopped roasted red bell peppers, 1/2 small onion, grated (about 1 tablespoon), and more.

Yes, Pimiento 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pimiento Cheese

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