Homemade Pimento Cheese

Creamy, tangy, and packed with bold flavor, this Homemade Pimento Cheese is the ultimate Southern-inspired spread that’s ready in just 15 minutes. Featuring sharp cheddar cheese, silky cream cheese, and a hint of paprika, each bite is bursting with savory goodness. Chopped pimentos add a pop of color and sweet, slightly tangy notes, while optional hot sauce lends a customizable heat for spice lovers. Perfectly versatile, this crowd-pleasing recipe can be served as a dip for crackers and veggies, a topping for burgers, or a filling for sandwiches. Ideal for parties, picnics, or casual snacking, this easy pimento cheese is a must-try dish that keeps everyone coming back for more.

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 8 oz Sharp cheddar cheese
• 4 oz Cream cheese, softened
• 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
• 4 oz Pimentos, drained and chopped
• 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
• 0.5 tsp Onion powder
• 0.25 tsp Paprika
• 0.25 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper
• 1 tsp Optional hot sauce (e.g., Tabasco)

Directions

Step 1

Grate the sharp cheddar cheese using a box grater or a food processor and set aside.

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and optional hot sauce if desired.

Step 3

Mix the ingredients together until they form a smooth, creamy base.

Step 4

Fold in the grated cheddar cheese and chopped pimentos, stirring until everything is evenly combined.

Step 5

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more salt, pepper, or hot sauce if desired.

Step 6

Transfer the pimento cheese to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 7

Serve chilled or at room temperature with crackers, sliced vegetables, bread, or as a sandwich spread.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	584 grams (584.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2196

Total Fat 199.10g	255%
Saturated Fat 80.30g	401%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 486mg	162%
Sodium 3012mg	131%
Total Carbohydrate 47.70g	17%
Dietary Fiber 2.40g	9%
Total Sugars 8.70g
Protein 65.60g	131%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1756mg	135%
Iron 1mg	7%
Potassium 362mg	8%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 79.8%

Protein: 11.7%

Carbs: 8.5%