My favorite recipe for pimiento cheese spread~
Shred your own cheese instead of buying preshredded cheese. Let the spread sit at room temperature to soften before slathering it on a sandwich.
Homemade Pimiento Cheese Spread~
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 4-oz. jar diced pimiento, drained
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 8-oz. block extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
1 8-oz. block sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup pickled jalapeno pepper slices, drained and chopped.
Combine first 3 ingredients in a large bowl; stir in cheeses. Stir in chopped pepper. Yield: about 4 cups.
Note: To blend in the shredded cheeses more easily. first let them sit at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes to soften.
Makes a great food gift~Spoon cheese into pretty gift jars.
Tina,
I've never tried to make pimento cheese spread before even though it's one of my favorites. I always buy those little plastic containers at the grocery store, but I loving the idea of making it from scratch! I'm going to try and make this tonight. It looks yummy.
Marilyn (in Dallas)
Posted by: Marilyn | July 15, 2009 at 09:00 AM
That sounds wonderful, as do all of your recipes. I will have to try it, also! Thanks, ~cindy s~
Posted by: Cindy | July 15, 2009 at 10:06 AM
Oh! My! Word!! This sounds so good right now. I've never put Worcestershire sauce in mine but will give it a try. Yummy.
Tina, you have the best recipes.
I am making tuna, apple, celery and pecan salad today. Just add a little mayo. I like Helman's light. Tomorrow will be your pimento cheese. Love this type of food when the temps are >100. We are due to cool off this weekend--all the way down to the 90s!!
Posted by: Marilyn | July 15, 2009 at 10:16 AM
This sounds like a real keeper. I'm going to treat myself to this since it's birthday week!
joy c. at grannymountain
Posted by: Joy C. Tilton | July 15, 2009 at 10:19 AM
I do a similar mixture, although no jalapenos. I put slivered almonds in mine. Yummy!
tina
Posted by: tina | July 15, 2009 at 10:28 AM
YUM!!! Now I know what I'm having for lunch! Love you, Lulu
Posted by: Linda Lulu | July 15, 2009 at 11:15 AM
This is really similar to the one I make. The only difference is I use 1 - 2 fresh jalapenos - chopped fine and a couple of chopped green onions. Try this sometime - I think you'll like it!
Posted by: LINDA | July 15, 2009 at 11:26 AM
Tina, I use my pimiento cheese spread on
toasted slices of french bread and then pop under the broiler until a little melty and slightly browned......yummy.
Hugs, Barb
Posted by: Barbara | July 15, 2009 at 12:03 PM
Yummy Tina! Thanks for the recipe! Now off to the store for the ingredients!
Hugs!
Maryjane
Posted by: Maryjane | July 15, 2009 at 12:10 PM
I love Pimiento Cheese, but more importantly my hubs loves it. I will give this a try!
Thanks
Liz
Posted by: Liz | July 15, 2009 at 12:47 PM
You know I've eaten pimiento cheese my whole life - but it just struck me that I have no idea what a pimiento is? Is it a roasted red pepper? I've never heard of a pimiento farmer, but stranger things have happened! ;-)
Posted by: Stephanie | July 15, 2009 at 01:46 PM
Oh this looks delicious!! I have never made this from scratch. This would be a great summertime lunch for the kids..they are tired of PBJ and Ham/cheese!
Thanks!
Posted by: Kimberli | July 15, 2009 at 04:14 PM
Love the truck you found on CL! IT is darling.
Posted by: Victoria | July 15, 2009 at 04:35 PM
That looks delicious! Pimento cheese spread is a family favorite...we'll have to give it a try at home, though I think I'll leave out the jalepenos!
Posted by: Kerry | July 15, 2009 at 05:48 PM
Oh my this pimento cheese looks delish. I DEFINATELY am going to make it and it will be most likely the next dish we take to pass around .... must be a picnic coming soon. Have a great trip! Have fun shopping along the way.
come by and visit when you are back and have some time.
Judi
Posted by: Judi | July 17, 2009 at 03:05 PM
I've never made homemade pimento cheese either. I have got to try this. Thanks!
Posted by: Sandra | July 18, 2009 at 09:37 AM
Yum! I see some cheese in my fture. Have you ever had the spread inside of a celery stalk?
Diane
The Library Lady
Posted by: Diane ~ The Library Lady | July 20, 2009 at 09:34 AM
This seems to be the summer time sandwhich, my mom (Talkin Trash)will be making her pimento cheese for my baby shower on Saturday. To bad pimento make me sick as a dog. :(
Posted by: Jennifer | July 22, 2009 at 02:44 PM
Absolutely the best pimento cheese I've ever eaten!!! You need to bring some to Canton! Love you Frito!
Posted by: LaurieAnna's Vintage Home | July 22, 2009 at 05:34 PM
Hmmmm.. This looks so yummy. Thank you for teaching us how to make this Homemade Pimiento Cheese Spread.
Posted by: cash loans | July 29, 2009 at 06:06 AM
Looks Good! Just wanna try this.
Posted by: Cheese Spread | August 08, 2009 at 03:03 AM
I like pimiento cheese very much. This is in the top of the list of my favorite spreads.
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