Description
The Masters Pimento Cheese is a creamy, tangy, and cheesy spread perfect for sandwiches, crackers, or as a dip. Combining cheddar, Parmesan, and pimentos with a smooth mixture of cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream, this recipe delivers a rich and flavorful Southern classic in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Mixture
- ¼ cup cream cheese, room temperature
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ teaspoon garlic salt
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
Additional Ingredients
- ½ cup diced pimentos
Instructions
- Whip Cream Cheese: In a mixing bowl, whip the room temperature cream cheese until it becomes smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no lumps for a perfect spread texture.
- Add Creamy Ingredients: Add the mayonnaise, sour cream, and garlic salt to the whipped cream cheese. Continue whipping the mixture until all ingredients are fully combined and smooth.
- Incorporate Cheeses and Pimentos: Gently stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, freshly shredded Parmesan cheese, and diced pimentos until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Chill: Cover the mixture and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the spread to firm up slightly, making it perfect for serving.
Notes
- For best results, use freshly shredded cheeses rather than pre-shredded for enhanced flavor and texture.
- Adjust garlic salt quantity according to taste preference or dietary needs.
- Serve chilled with crackers, fresh vegetables, or as a sandwich spread.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Spread
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Southern
