Pimento Cheese Recipe

If you need an easy snack or appetizer this Pimento Cheese Recipe comes together in a snap! A favorite southern comfort food, this cheese spread is unbelievably delicious and highly addictive!

Okay, so if cheese is involved it’s pretty much a guaranteed win with me. Not surprisingly, this Pimento Cheese Recipe is a favorite of mine. Not only is this about as cheesy as it gets but it is super simple to prepare. Just mix a few ingredients and serve!

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The star flavors of this cheese spread is cheese (of course!), pimentos, smoked paprika and a hint of horseradish.

I think just about any recipe can be improved with a little cheese, paprika and/or horseradish!

Check out these cheesy dips for your appetizer spread: Easy Cheesy Chili Dip, Cheesy Broccoli Dip, Hot Cheesy Onion Dip, 40 Clove Garlic Chicken Dip and Artichoke and Roasted Garlic Dip.

Pimento Cheese Spread is great served with crackers. But trust me, you are also going to want to add this to your burgers and sandwiches. You will never look at a plain old cheeseburger the same after you eat a pimento cheeseburger!

Here are a few Pimento Cheese inspired recipes for ya. . .

Southern Pimento Cheeseburger by Oh, Sweet Basil
Pimento Cheese Fillo Cups by Lemons For Lulu
Perfectly Crispy Pimento Grilled Cheese by The Noshery

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Pimento Cheese Recipe

Yield: 8

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

If you need an easy snack or appetizer this Pimento Cheese Recipe comes together in a snap! A favorite southern comfort food, this cheese spread is unbelievably delicious and highly addictive!

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Ingredients

• 4 ounces Cream Cheese, (softened)
• 1/2 Cup Sour Cream
• 1/2 teaspoon Prepared Ground Horseradish
• 4 ounces Diced Pimentos, (drained)
• 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 1/4 teaspoon Onion Powder
• 1/4 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
• 1 Cup Shredded Sharp White Cheddar
• 1 Cup Shredded Mild Cheddar

Instructions

1. Using a hand mixer, combine cream cheese, sour cream, horseradish, pimentos, garlic powder, onion powder and paprika.
2. Add shredded cheeses. Mix until desired consistency. (chunky or smooth)
3. Store pimento spread in refrigerator. Serve with chips, crackers, veggies, sandwiches, burgers, etc.

Notes

This recipe makes approximately 2 cups.

Nutrition Information

Yield 8 Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving Calories 206Total Fat 18gSaturated Fat 10gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 6gCholesterol 53mgSodium 252mgCarbohydrates 3gFiber 0gSugar 2gProtein 8g

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