Jim C's All-Time Favorite Pimento Cheese Recipe

Make Jim C's all-time favorite pimento cheese recipe at home with this easy and delicious recipe. Loaded with sharp cheddar cheese, pimentos, and a blend of flavorful spices, this homemade pimento cheese is perfect for sandwiches, crackers, or as a dip. It's a classic Southern comfort food that will quickly become a household favorite. Try this recipe today and enjoy the cheesy goodness!

Ingredients

• 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup pimentos, drained and finely chopped
• 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, pimentos, cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, salt, and pepper.
2. Mix everything together until well combined and the cheese is evenly coated with the other ingredients.
3. Taste and adjust seasonings according to your preference. You can add more hot sauce for extra spiciness or more mayonnaise for a creamier texture.
4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together and the pimento cheese to firm up.
5. Serve chilled as a spread on sandwiches, with crackers, or as a dip with vegetables. Enjoy!

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