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    Pimento Cheese Spread Recipe

    Published: Sep 9, 2019 · Modified: Mar 9, 2020 by Anna 21 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Pimento Cheese Spread Recipe made with chopped pimento peppers, shredded cheddar cheese, cream cheese and mayo. Quick and easy as cracker topping or a sandwich filling for your next party!

    Cheese dips and spreads are so quick and easy to make, just like my Pepperoni Pizza Dip or the Chili Queso Dip.

    Pimento Cheese Spread in a glass jar, with crackers behind it.

    Cheesy spread with chopped pimento is a classic holiday get-together appetizer that we serve every year. It's easy to whip up, even for a last-minute appetizer or snack. Skip the deli section pimento cheese and make this simple homemade version with just a handful of ingredients.

    This Pimento Cheese Spread is quick and easy to whip up. Simply stir together softened cream cheese, mayo, shredded cheddar cheese and chopped pimentos. Add salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce and apple cider vinegar to taste. Serve with buttery round crackers or as mini sandwiches.

    Instructions:

    • Start by mixing softened cream cheese, cheddar and mayo in a medium glass bowl.
    • Add chopped pimento peppers, apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice), Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper.
    • Use cheese spread right away on crackers, or cover and chill in the fridge for 1 hour for even better flavor.

    Ingredients:

    • cream cheese
    • mayo
    • cheddar cheese
    • pimento peppers
    • apple cider vinegar
    • Worcestershire sauce
    • salt
    • pepper
    Overhead shot of cheddar, mayo, cream cheese and chopped pimento peppers in glass mixing bowl.

    What are pimento peppers and where to find them?

    Pimento peppers are small, red chili peppers. They are sweet and more flavorful than red bell peppers but very similar in taste. They are very mild and not spicy at all. You can most often find them in small jars, already chopped. Look for them next to roasted red peppers in jars, the same aisle you will find olives and such.

    Overhead close up shot of pimento cheese in glass jar.

    How to use pimento cheese?

    Besides spreading it on crackers (buttery round type, like Ritz), you can use it to make sandwiches. It's also perfect spread on a soft tortilla with a few slices of deli ham, rolled and sliced. You can also reduce the amount of mayo to make the mixture even thicker, scoop tablespoon size balls and roll them in herbs or chopped nuts and serve as an appetizer with pretzel sticks.

    More dip recipes:

    • Hot Corn and Cheddar Dip
    • Cheesy Spinach Dip
    • Cheddar Bacon Ranch Dip

    If you like this recipe and make it, snap a photo and share it on INSTAGRAM! Tag me @crunchycreamysweet so I can check it out and leave a comment! 😀

    Pimento Cheese Spread in a glass jar, with crackers behind it.

    Pimento Cheese Spread

    Author: Anna
    Pimento Cheese Spread Recipe made with chopped pimento peppers, shredded cheddar cheese, cream cheese and mayo. Quick and easy as cracker topping or sandwich filling for your next party!
    5 from 13 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine American
    Servings 20 servings
    Calories 103 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 4 oz. cream cheese softened
    • 1/2 cup mayo
    • 2 cup shredded sharp cheddar
    • 3 tablespoons chopped pimento peppers
    • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
    • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • In a medium mixing bowl, mix together cream cheese, mayo and shredded cheddar cheese.
    • Add chopped pimentos, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Mix well.
    • Serve right away or cover and chill for one hour for even better flavor.

    Notes

    Each serving is a tablespoon of the cheese spread. This recipe makes about 20 tablespoons, a little more than a cup of cheese spread. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 103kcal | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 156mg | Potassium: 24mg | Vitamin A: 255IU | Vitamin C: 1.9mg | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 0.2mg
    Tried this recipe?Leave a comment with rating below!

    This recipe was originally published on December 19th, 2018 and updated on September 9th, 2019.

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    1. Judy says

      March 13, 2022 at 1:13 pm

      5 stars
      Very good.

      Reply
    2. Terri says

      February 01, 2022 at 7:29 pm

      Do you drain the pimentos from the jar before using?

      Reply
      • Anna says

        February 06, 2022 at 12:03 am

        Yes, I do. Hope this helps!

        Reply
    3. Peg says

      February 15, 2021 at 1:07 pm

      5 stars
      Yummy! I used part sharp cheddar and part Gouda. Next time I will leave out the salt, just a personal preference...... but this is a great recipe. Thank you 😋

      Reply
      • Anna says

        February 17, 2021 at 4:49 pm

        Sounds great, Peg! Thank you!

        Reply
    4. Alice Adams says

      March 01, 2019 at 3:09 am

      5 stars
      I found your recipe today, so I made a trip to buy pimentos. It was at the second grocery that I finally found some. They didn't have them chopped, which maybe some day I will find. I used your recipe without the Worcestershire and vinegar. I'm so bland! I really don't care much for sharp cheddar, but I used that. I couldn't wait and refrigerate to try the spread. I toasted a slice of French bread and spread it on. This was exactly what I hoped for. Thanks for sharing your recipe, and please forgive my need to leave out 2 ingredients!

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        March 04, 2019 at 6:12 pm

        Hi Alice! I had to walk around my store too to find the chopped pimentos. Honestly, any kind you can find will work. I am so glad you love the spread. Now I am craving it on toasted French bread! Yum!

        Reply
    5. Taylor W. says

      December 20, 2018 at 1:24 pm

      5 stars
      Absolutely LOVE pimento cheese! Never tried making my own dip...I'll have to make it soon!

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        December 22, 2018 at 12:54 am

        Thanks so much, Taylor!

        Reply
    6. Krista says

      December 20, 2018 at 10:48 am

      5 stars
      Now all I need is come crackers to go with this dip! Looks delicious!

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        December 22, 2018 at 12:54 am

        Thanks, Krista!

        Reply
    7. Chrissie Baker says

      December 20, 2018 at 3:32 am

      5 stars
      Great recipe. Came home wanting really good pimento cheese. This is really good.

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        December 22, 2018 at 12:55 am

        Awesome! Thank you, Chrissie!

        Reply
    8. Dee says

      December 19, 2018 at 10:27 pm

      5 stars
      This is such a simple recipe and it looks delicious! I'll definitely try it soon!

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        December 22, 2018 at 12:55 am

        Thanks, Dee!

        Reply
    9. Becky Hardin says

      December 19, 2018 at 6:12 pm

      5 stars
      Oh yummy!! I love pimento cheese.

      Reply
    10. Kara says

      December 19, 2018 at 4:46 pm

      5 stars
      This looks similar to a pimento cheese ball my mom used to make all the time. Can't wait to give it a try!

      Reply
    11. Sabrina says

      December 19, 2018 at 2:24 pm

      5 stars
      Give me this spread and some crackers and I'm a happy person! I can't stop eating it!

      Reply
    12. Courtney O'Dell says

      December 19, 2018 at 1:59 pm

      5 stars
      I love pimento cheese - and this one is one of the best recipes ever!

      Reply
    13. Kristyn says

      December 19, 2018 at 12:23 pm

      5 stars
      I love a good cheese spread! This will be a great appetizer for Christmas or New Year's!

      Reply
    14. Allyson Zea says

      December 19, 2018 at 11:46 am

      5 stars
      Being from the south we love our pimento cheese! Can't wait to try yours!

      Reply

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