Homemade Pimento Cheese Spread

5 from 1 vote

I've always enjoyed pimento cheese on a cracker or celery, or even in little tea sandwiches. Here's a homemade version that will put the purchased product to shame. Try some on a cracker or on a sandwich. Maybe even with a little fried bacon. Yum!

Prep Time15

Refrigerate:4

Total Time4 15

Course: Appetizer, Snacks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Cheddar Cheese, Holiday Entertaining, Muenster cheese, Pimento Peppers, Tea Party

Servings:

Calories: 253kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

4 oz cream cheese softened
1/2 cup real mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 teaspoons dried minced onion
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 oz. chopped Pimentos
8 oz sharp cheddar cheese finely grated
6 oz. Muenster cheese finely grated

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Instructions

Gather all your ingredients and tools so that you have everything close at hand on the counter or table.

Shred the Cheese

Using a handheld grater, finely shred 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese and 6 oz. Muenster cheese.

Prepare the Pimento Spread

In a large mixing bowl, combine 4 oz cream cheese, 1/2 cup real mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons dried minced onion, 2 teaspoons minced garlic, 1 teaspoon hot sauce, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Mix together until creamy.
Add in 4 oz. chopped Pimentos and grated cheese. Stir until combined.
Place in a pretty serving bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 2-4 hours before serving to let the ingredients blend.
Makes approximately 2 cups of Pimento Cheese Spread. Serves 10-12.

Notes

*This recipe has been updated with new ingredients on 2/11/26.

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