Southern Pimento Cheese

Southern Pimento Cheese is a classic cheese spread in the south and once was referred to as southern workers food in the Carolinas. 

A few years ago when Vince and I were visiting Savanah Georgia, we found a great little restaurant that had pimento cheese on their appetizer menu. Of course we ordered it since it’s not something we usually see on menus in Florida. It was so good, we went back several times during our trip just for the true Southern Pimento Cheese dip.

A little spicy and a little tangy, this dip is very versatile. You can serve it with carrots and celery, crackers, bread points and even use it as a spread for sandwiches. Last week, I made this for a family gathering and my son, Steve, said it would make a fantastic grilled cheese sandwich all on its’ own. Unfortunately there were not any left overs to try out the sandwich idea because they all loved it as a dip.

If you like this dip, you will also like Health Black Bean Hummus.

Southern Pimento Cheese

Southern Pimento Cheese is a classic cheese spread in the south and once was referred to as southern workers food in the Carolinas. 

• Author: krazykitchenmom

Ingredients

• 8 OZ. cream cheese – softened
• 1 large bag of shredded sharp cheddar cheese or 20 oz. if you are shredding your own
• 1/4 cup  mayonnaise
• 1/4 teaspoon each of onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 jar of diced pimentos
• 1/2 jar pimento juice
• 1/4 jalapeno pepper – diced (optional)

Instructions

1. In a large bowl mix cream cheese and may.
2. Add the shredded cheddar.
3. Add the pimentos and the pimento juice.
4. Add the spices and jalapeño and mix thoroughly.
5. Chill for 1-2 hours.