Name: Pimento Cheesy Spread
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: American, Southern
Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese softened; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1- 7 ounce jar of pimento peppers ( save a few for garnish); 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded; 1 teaspoon spicy brown or Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon garlic powder and 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; Optional: pinch of cayenne pepper; Garnish: green pimento stuffed olives, strips of pimento peppers, dried parsley, or freshly chopped

Pimento cheese Dip is a cheese spread made with cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, and spices with pimento peppers.

In the Southern states of the U.S., this popular cheese spread/dip is served at many social gatherings.

This spread/dip is perfect when hosting a party or bringing to that last-minute invitation to dinner, potlucks, or just about any other reason you need something in 5 minutes to whip up.

This tastes great on sandwiches, spread on crackers, dipped with assorted vegetables and so much more.

It is easy to throw together when in a hurry and is one of the tastiest for cheese and pepper lovers.

For a printable copy scroll to the bottom of this page.

Easy Steps for Making Pimento Cheese Spread

Place the cream cheese in a blender and pulse until fluffy and smooth
Add the rest of the ingredients and pulse to the desired consistency
Chill 1 hour before serving see below for serving suggestions

Serving Suggestions

bagel chip
potato chips
pita chips
crackers
vegetables sliced
tortilla chips
corn chips
breadsticks
garlic bread points
spread on sandwiches

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Author: Claudia Lamascolo

Pimento Cheesy Spread

Pimento cheese Dip is a cheese spread made with cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, and spices with pimento peppers.

Prep time: 5 MinInactive time: 1 HourTotal time: 1 H & 5 M

Ingredients

8 ounces cream cheese softened
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1- 7 ounce jar of pimento peppers ( save a few for garnish)
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
1 teaspoon spicy brown or Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon garlic powder and 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Optional: pinch of cayenne pepper
Garnish: green pimento stuffed olives, strips of pimento peppers, dried parsley, or freshly chopped

Instructions

Place the cream cheese in a food processor and pulse until smooth and fluffy. Add all the rest of the ingredients and pulse until smooth or if you like your chunky just pulse a few seconds.
Pour this into a covered serving bowl and chill 1 hour before serving.
Serve with suggestions under notes below.