Pimento Cheese

This homemade pimento cheese is rich, creamy, and packed with fresh flavor, making it leaps ahead of anything store-bought. It’s made with sharp cheddar cheese, which adds a bite and depth that pre-shredded cheese just can’t deliver. The blend of tangy mayonnaise, diced pimentos, and a hint of smoked paprika makes each bite delightfully creamy and slightly smoky.

This pimento cheese is endlessly versatile: spread on crackers or crusty bread, use it as a dip for veggies, melt it into a grilled cheese, or top a burger with it for a Southern-inspired twist. We love adding the pimento cheese to sourdough bread and adding the traditional BLT toppings! Once you taste this homemade version, you may never go back to store-bought again!

Ingredients:

• 1 Block Softened Cream Cheese
• 1 cup freshly grated Sharp Cheddar Cheese
• 1 cup freshly grated Pepper Jack Cheese (or white cheddar)
• 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
• 4 oz jar of diced Pimentos, drained
• 3/4 tsp of our Street Corn Seasoning
• 1/2 tsp of our Bourbon Barrel Smoked Paprika
• 1/2 tsp of our San Juan Island Sea Salt Company – Salt & Pepper Blend
• 6-10 dashes of our Bourbon Barrel Hot Sauce
• 4-6 dashes of our Bourbon Barrel Worcestershire Sauce (optional)

Directions:

1. In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth. You can use a hand-mixer as well.
2. Add the pimentos, seasonings, hot sauce and Worcestershire sauce, mix thoroughly.
3. Add cheese and fold the mixture together.
4. Serve immediately or chill for a few hours in refrigerator for flavors to meld even more.

Enjoy this easy, savory treat that’s just right for a snack, sandwich, or a party dip!