Georgia Pimento Cheese
A tangy spread of sharp cheddar, mayonnaise, and diced pimentos, a Southern pantry staple used on sandwiches and crackers across Georgia.
- 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 fresh using a box grater.
- 2
Put the cheese, mayonnaise, and pimentos into a bowl.
- 3
Stir in the cayenne and garlic powder if you are using them.
- 4
Add salt and pepper to taste.
- 5
Mix everything together well. Keep the mixture slightly chunky.
- 6
Cover the bowl. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
- 7
Serve with crackers or use it as a sandwich spread.
Chef's tips
Grate your own block of cheese so the spread stays smooth. Chill it for at least 1 hour so the flavors come together.
Storage
Refrigerate in an airtight container up to 1 week.
Reheating
Serve cold; no reheating needed.
Common mistakes to avoid
- •Using pre-shredded cheese, which creates a grainy texture.
- •Adding too much mayonnaise, which makes the spread too runny.
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