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Pimento Cheese Dip from scratch
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4.89 from 9 votes

Homemade Pimento Cheese Recipe

This is the BEST homemade pimento cheese.  Make this classic southern recipe with just just 6 simple ingredients plus salt and pepper and can be whipped up in as little as 15 minutes.  Keep the recipe handy because anyone and everyone that tries it will be asking for it!
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Southern
Keyword: best, dip, Easy, gluten free, low carb, Pimento Cheese, spread
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 219kcal
Author: Kimber

Ingredients

  • 16 oz sharp cheddar cheese grated
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 4 oz chopped pimentos drained
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp dried onion flakes
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl. With an electric mixer mix the cheese on low to combine and then on high for 1 minute.
  • Place the cheese in an airtight container and refrigerate for at least two hours so the flavors can meld.
  • Serve with crackers, chips, as a sandwich, or on veggies. Enjoy!

Notes

Serve as a dip hot or cold, as a spread on a sandwich, or as a topping on grilled meat or burgers.  Store in an air tight container in the fridge for up to one week.
©2017 The Pinning Mama- This recipe can be found at: https://www.thepinningmama.com/homemade-pimento-cheese-recipe

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 219kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 349mg | Sugar: 1g