Creamy Pimento Cheese Spread

A white bowl filled with scrambled eggs mixed with diced tomatoes and topped with chopped green onions, placed on a white plate.

This creamy pimento cheese spread is rich, smooth, and full of classic Southern flavor. Made with shredded cheese, pimentos, and mayonnaise, it comes together quickly for sandwiches, crackers, or easy snacking.

Course Snack, Soup-Sauces-Dips

Cuisine American, International

Keyword bowl, cheddar cheese, crackers, cream cheese, delicious, dice, grate, hot, ingredient, jar, mayonnaise, mixer, pepper, recipe, salt, serving, sharp cheddar, spread, taste

Prep Time 10

Refrigerate 30

Servings Servings

Calories 397kcal

Author Zuzana Paar

Equipment

1 Mixing Bowl
1 Spoon

Ingredients

2 Cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese finely shredded
1 Cup Monterey Jack finely shredded
4 Ounce Cream Cheese softened
½ Cup Mayonnaise
4 Ounce Pimentos 1 jar, diced, drained well
1 Piece Green Onion thinly sliced
½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
¼ teaspoon Onion Powder
¼ teaspoon Smoked Paprika
½ teaspoon Salt
½ teaspoon Black Pepper freshly ground
¼ teaspoon Hot Sauce a splash, optional

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Gather shredded cheeses, cream cheese, mayo, drained pimentos, green onion, spices, and optional hot sauce so everything is ready to mix.
Mix softened cream cheese and mayonnaise in a bowl until completely smooth and lump-free.
Fold in cheddar and Monterey Jack gently so they’re evenly coated without overmixing.
Add pimentos, green onion, and spices, mixing until well distributed; adjust salt or hot sauce if needed.
Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes to firm up, then serve with crackers or veggies.

Notes

Use a food processor for an ultra-smooth version if you prefer a creamy, uniform texture. It’s perfect when you want a spread that’s easy for dipping or layering.
Experiment with serving it in different ways beyond sandwiches, like dollops on roasted vegetables or baked potatoes. It adds a quick punch of flavor to simple dishes.
Always have a small jar ready in the pantry or fridge for last-minute snacks. This way, you can quickly level up any gathering, picnic, or casual lunch.
Keep a tasting spoon handy to adjust seasonings before serving. Even small tweaks in spice or acidity can make the spread taste fresher and more vibrant.

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