Classic Pimento Cheese

Name: Classic Pimento Cheese
Ingredients: 1 3-ounce package cream cheese, softened; ½ cup mayonnaise; ½ teaspoon sugar; 3 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 1 4-ounce jar finely diced pimientos, drained; kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; dash of hot sauce, optional

Jennifer Chandler|April 8, 2015 1:46 pm EST

5 (1 ratings)

Print

There are few foods as Southern as pimento cheese. I like to serve it at parties as a dip with pretzels and celery sticks. — Jennifer Chandler, The Southern Pantry Cookbook.

Servings

4

Ingredients

1 3-ounce package cream cheese, softened
½ cup mayonnaise
½ teaspoon sugar
3 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 4-ounce jar finely diced pimientos, drained
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
dash of hot sauce, optional

Directions

In a large bowl, stir together the cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sugar until smooth. Add the cheese and the pimientos. Stir, mashing with a fork, until well-combined and relatively smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Add a dash of the hot sauce if desired. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.