Ultimate Southern Pimento Cheese

This Ultimate Southern Pimento Cheese is creamy, zesty, and absolutely addictive! Perfect as a dip or spread, it's a Southern classic you must try!

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Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Southern

For the Pimento Cheese:

4 oz block white VERY SHARP cheddar cheese DO NOT USE PRESHREDDED CHEESE
4 oz block orange creamy sharp cheese DO NOT USE PRESHREDDED CHEESE
¾ cup mayonnaise Use Duke's for this recipe; if not available, then Hellmann's, Blue Plate, or Aldi store brand
½ cup pimento slices drained well
3 stalks green onion chopped (use both the white and green parts)
1 teaspoon kosher salt NOT table salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon hot sauce (Frank's or Cholula work best)
½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

Instructions:

Start by grating both the white and orange sharp cheeses. Using a box grater or food processor, ensure the cheese is finely grated for easy mixing.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated cheeses and add in the mayonnaise. Stir well until the mixture is creamy and the cheeses are evenly coated.
Incorporate the drained pimento slices, chopped green onions, kosher salt, black pepper, hot sauce, and cayenne pepper into the cheese mixture. Mix thoroughly to combine all the flavors.
Taste your pimento cheese and adjust the seasoning if necessary. You can add more hot sauce for heat or more salt to enhance the flavors.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. This allows the flavors to meld beautifully. Serve chilled and enjoy with your favorite accompaniments!