Alabama Pimento Cheese
A creamy, tangy spread of shredded cheddar, mayonnaise, and diced pimentos, a Southern refrigerator staple used on sandwiches and crackers across Alabama.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 0 min
- Total
- 10 min
- Servings
- 8
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 210 kcal
Equipment
- •Mixing bowl
- •Box grater
Nutrition
Per serving, approximate
- Calories
- 210 kcal
- fat
- 19
- carbs
- 3
- protein
- 7
- calories
- 210
Instructions
- 1
Grate the cheddar cheese by hand into a mixing bowl.
- 2
Add the mayonnaise and drained pimentos.
- 3
Stir in the cayenne and garlic powder if you are using them.
- 4
Mix everything until creamy. Mash lightly with a fork for texture.
- 5
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 6
Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
Chef's tips
Grate the cheddar by hand instead of buying bagged shredded cheese for a creamier texture. Chill the spread for at least an hour so the flavors blend.
Storage
Refrigerate in an airtight container up to 1 week.
Reheating
Served cold; no reheating needed.
Common mistakes to avoid
- •Using pre-shredded cheese, which has a powdery coating that ruins the creamy texture
- •Adding too much mayonnaise, which makes the spread runny
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