Spicy Southern Pimento Cheese
This spicy southern pimento cheese is simple, delicious, and flavorful! It combines the perfect cheeses with the spice of the pimentos and cayenne for the best southern staple!
If you have a Newk’s anywhere near you and like pimento cheese then I’m sure you have had theirs. It is so delicious with the best blend of cheeses and has the perfect amount of mayonnaise. Years ago I was determined to make my own pimento cheese that reflected the one I bought from Newk’s.
Who doesn’t love a good pimento cheese to serve at a party or shower. It’s great to make ahead and have ready to go when guests arrive. My personal favorite way to eat it is on top of a grilled hot dog. If you like hot dogs and pimento cheese, try it. You won’t regret it!
Why You’ll Love This Pimento Cheese
Quick and Easy- I love a recipe that comes together in just a few minutes. Not only that but one that really impresses others because of how delicious it is. This is quick, easy, but without compromising flavor.
Versatile- This pimento cheese can be used in so many different ways. The classic way to eat it is on some sliced bread, croissant, or crackers. Some of our favorites is on top of a hamburger or hotdog. So many ways to enjoy this pimento cheese!
Perfect Consistency- So many people think they don’t like pimento cheese because of the mayonnaise. I don’t want my cheese swimming in mayo. This recipe has just enough to make it wet without it overpowering the recipe.
Ingredients
How to Make Spicy Southern Pimento Cheese
Step 1: Get all three types of cheese all shredded.
Step 2: Place all three cheeses in a bowl.
Step 3: Add in your mayonnaise.
Step 4: Add in your pimentos and cayenne pepper.
Step 5: Store in a bowl or glass jar.
Step 6: Enjoy!!!
Tips for Making Pimento Cheese
- I believe the combination of white cheddar and sharp cheddar is perfect. However, the spicy cheese I have altered before and each time I make it, it’s good! So whatever spicy cheese you have will work good.
- If you are making this ahead of time be sure to add a little mayo before serving.
- Spice level is a subjective thing. If you love the spice then add more cayenne and use the hottest cheese you want. If you can’t handle the spice just add less! You can even pull some
Spicy Southern Pimento Cheese
This spicy southern pimento cheese is simple, delicious, and flavorful! It combines the perfect cheeses with the spice of the pimentos and cayenne for the best southern staple!
Ingredients
- 1 lb block sharp cheddar
- 1 lb block sharp white cheddar
- 1 lb block pepper jack
- 1 large jar diced pimentos
- mayonaise
- 1-2 tsp cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Take all three blocks of cheese and shred them. I have a kitchenaid attachment that makes this step quick.
- Place all three types of cheese in a bowl and add in the mayonaise.
- Lastly add in the pimentos and cayenne pepper.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge.
Notes
- I have also used other types of spicy cheese. I love a good habenero cheese in this as well. Feel free to use whatever spicy cheese you like best for flavor and to give it more spice.
- My favorite way to eat this is either cold as a sandwich, just simple on a cracker, or on top of a grilled hot dog. Trust me with the hot dog! You'll wonder why you haven't always been eating your hotdogs with pimento cheese on them.
- If making this for an event be sure to add a little mayo right before serving to fluff it up.
