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Old Fashioned Pimento Cheese Recipe (Without Cream Cheese)

Pimento cheese without cream cheese in dark brown crock on wooden plate on additional brown plate. Backlit image.
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Old Fashioned Pimento Cheese - a creamy, spicy, cheesy Southern classic from a Southern Grandma, my podcast guest Brenda Wyatt! Uses mayonnaise rather than cream cheese.

Ingredients

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  • 12 Ounces Extra-Sharp Cheddar Cheese ( finely grated, *See Note 1)
  • 1 jar Pimiento Strips (drained)
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise (more to taste, good quality, *See Note 2)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1 teaspoon Brine of Pickled Hot Peppers ( more to taste, *See Note 3)

Instructions

Cue Up The Episode!

  1. Make sure you listen to the Halloween episode, 2019 - 3 Perspectives, while you make Brenda's pimento cheese!

Make The Recipe

  1. On the fine side of a box grater, shred extra-sharp cheddar cheese.
  2. Place the grated cheese in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Add the other ingredients on top. Stir gently to combine.
  4. Mimi’s Pimento Cheese will occasionally need additional mayonnaise. Add a bit at a time to desired consistency.
  5. Chill, until ready to use.
  6. Spread thinly for tea sandwiches.
  7. Make sure to listen to Brenda's episode, Halloween 2019 - 3 Perspectives as you make her grandmother's pimento cheese recipe!

Notes

  • Make sure you listen to the Halloween episode, 2019 - 3 Perspectives, while you make Brenda's pimento cheese!
  • Brenda says, "Do not use pre-grated cheese!"
  • According to Brenda, a good quality mayonnaise will have lemon juice in its list of ingredients. Duke's and Hellman's are the two most popular suggestions.
  • Consider trying Trappey's, which is what I used for this recipe.
  • If you want more zing, try adding Worcestershire sauce or Dijon mustard.

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Find it online: https://thestoriedrecipe.com/southern-pimento-cheese-recipe/