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Pimento Cheese Spread Recipe

Published: Sep 9, 2019 · Modified: Mar 9, 2020 by Anna 22 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission.

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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.

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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

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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 15 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 5 minutes mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 20 servings
Calories 103 kcal
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Ingredients
 
 

  • 4 oz. cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup mayo
  • 2 cup shredded sharp cheddar
  • 3 tablespoons chopped pimento peppers
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ 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
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This recipe was originally published on December 19th, 2018 and updated on September 9th, 2019.

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  1. Liz says

    June 14, 2025 at 9:43 am

    Delish!!!
    Made "8servings"
    I used 2 jars( oz each) DRAINED.
    The pimento cheese my Grammy made had tons of pimento!
    I only had 2 cups of mild cheddar cheese on hand so that's what I used.
    Thanks for sharing

    Reply
  2. Judy says

    March 13, 2022 at 1:13 pm

    5 stars
    Very good.

    Reply
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. Becky Hardin says

    December 19, 2018 at 6:12 pm

    5 stars
    Oh yummy!! I love pimento cheese.

    Reply
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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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