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Creamy Pimento Cheese Spread Recipe

Who doesn’t love pimento cheese? Well, maybe folks who are not from the South. But us Southerners, we love us some pimento cheese and fried green tomatoes!

Creamy Pimento Cheese Spread Dip
The cream cheese makes it stick together for a great dip.

This recipe is so easy, and there are so many creative ways that you can change it up. You can make it spicy, tangy, or plain. I may be boring, but I like mine plain. My husband likes the spicy taste of jalepenos in his pimento cheese.

Creamy Pimento Cheese Spread Recipe
Jalepenos and cayenne pepper spice up this pimento cheese spread.

This recipe only takes about 10 minutes to make, and everybody loves it. It makes a great dip for crackers or vegetables, so you can serve it as an appetizer. But it also makes a great grilled cheese sandwich. And how about grilled pimento cheese and bacon sandwiches? What?! Yes! That’s what I’m talking about.

Grilled pimento cheese and bacon sandwich
Grilled Pimento Cheese and Bacon Sandwich

This recipe is so easy. All of the ingredients go into the bowl at the same time, then you just stir it up. That’s it!

Stir all ingredients together for creamy pimento cheese spread
All the ingredients go in the bowl together, and you just stir.

You can serve it right away or refrigerate it for later. I think you will love this delicious recipe.

Creamy pimento cheese finger sandwiches
Cut the crust off the bread and make finger sandwiches.
Grilled creamy pimento cheese and bacon sandwich
Grilled pimento cheese and bacon sandwich
Creamy Pimento Cheese Spread Recipe
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Creamy Pimento Cheese Spread

This is the ultimate pimento cheese spread. It is great for dips and grilled cheese sandwiches. Super easy too!
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: American, Southern
Keyword: appetizer, creamy pimento cheese spread, dips, easy
Servings: 12
Calories: 208kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 8 oz. cream cheese softened
  • 1 4 oz. jar diced pimentos drained
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder or ground cayenne (optional)
  • 1 jalapeno pepper seeded and minced (optional)
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients above in a large bowl and stir with a large spoon. That's it!
  • Use as a dip for crackers or vegetables, as a finger sandwich appetizer, or as a grilled cheese sandwich meal.

Nutrition

Calories: 208kcal

Let me know if you make this, and if you like it please pin it to Pinterest and share it. Leave a comment below.