Really Good Pimento Cheese (Inspired by Charm)

Creamy and packed with flavor, this Really Good Pimento Cheese makes a delicious party dip, topping for crackers, filling for a sandwich, and so much more!

This past weekend my mom and her husband visited me in Pittsburgh. Anytime my mom visits my home I like to welcome her with a snack and wine. This time I decided to whip up this Really Good Pimento Cheese to serve with crackers and vegetables.

Really Good Pimento Cheese:

I've made a lot of tempting appetizers here on Inspired by Charm, but sometimes I like to keep things simple. What's not to love with the classic veggies and dip?

Usually, when I serve vegetables, I make a batch of my Really Good Veggie Dip, It's hands down my favorite veggie dip. And while it would have certainly been enough on its own, this weekend I wanted to add in a little something else. Hence, this Really Good Pimento Cheese!

This is your basic pimento cheese recipe, but it includes a few extras to make it ... well ... really good!

You can find all of my "really good" recipes here. They are a collection my tried-and-true recipes that everyone seems to love.

How to Make Pimento Cheese:

In case you didn't know, pimento cheese is easy to make. Just toss all of the ingredients into a bowl, mix, and serve!

To make my pimento cheese special, I do a couple of things. First, I freshly shred the cheese. Pre-shredded cheese has a powdered coating on it to keep it separated. Freshly shredded is always better.

I also add jalapeños. If you remove the seeds and white inner pulp, there isn't too much heat - just a nice, fresh crunch. However, if you prefer more heat, leave in the seeds.

Dried onion flakes, garlic powder, and a dash of hot sauce complete the recipe.

How to Serve Pimento Cheese:

My favorite way to eat pimento cheese. as shown here, is on Ritz crackers. Fresh veggies also pair well with it.

Other ways to serve pimento cheese include:

between two slices of bread (Some people like to cut off the crusts.)
grilled pimento cheese sandwiches
on top of a hamburger
stuffed inside small hollowed-out peppers
stirred in macaroni and cheese

And the list goes on!

No matter how you decide to serve this Really Good Pimento Cheese, I think you're really going to love this recipe!

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You can find and print the full recipe below. Enjoy!

Pimento Cheese Recipe:

Really Good Pimento Cheese

Creamy and packed with flavor, this Really Good Pimento Cheese makes a delicious party dip, topping for crackers, filling for a sandwich, and so much more!

1 block (8 ounces) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 jar (4 ounces) pimentos, drained and patted dry
1-2 jalapeños (seeded* and diced)
4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon dried onion flakes
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon hot sauce (Frank's)
Salt and pepper to taste

Place all of the ingredients in a bowl. Stir well until combined.
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Serving options:
- With crackers and veggies
- As a sandwich between two pieces of bread (served cold or grilled)
- On top of a hamburger

*Add the seeds to the mixture for more heat

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