Homemade Smoked Pimento Cheese is a classic summer dip that is easy to make. Homemade Pimento Cheese will be a hit at all of your summer events! Made with mayo, cream cheese, extra sharp cheddar cheese, pimentos, and yummy spices. This is one appetizer recipe you’ll be enjoying all spring and summer long!
This easy and simple pimento cheese with smoked paprika is perfect for all your Spring and summer gatherings like Mother's Day, Memorial Day, and all summer long! It's a lovely appetizer to enjoy at a weekend brunch or a fun movie night in!
Pair this spicy pimento cheese recipe with this delicious cocktail recipe. Make it an appetizer and cocktails night and pair this spicy pimento cheese recipe with my Blueberry And Peach Vodka Spritzer to make this a full dinner menu, make my Easiest BLT Sandwich recipe.
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🧀 Smoked Pimento Cheese Is Know As The Caviar Of The South
Southern Pimento cheese is known as the caviar of the south. Did you guys know that? If you follow me on Instagram then you know I’m obsessed with Pub Cheese from Trader Joe’s.
This recipe is better than the famous stuff you can buy at the grocery store.
🧀 A Delicious Cheese Spread Made With Homemade Pimentos
This easy cheesy spread makes bellies happy and is great on anything like crackers and fresh veggies.
The possibilities are endless! Or the spreadabilities. Pardon my pun.
🧀 Ingredients For Spicy Pimento Cheese Dip
🧀 What you'll need for hot pimento cheese recipe:
- Mayonnaise
- Cream Cheese
- Pimentos
- Smoked Paprika Spice Blend
- Sharp Cheddar Cheese
🧀 Ingredients For Homemade Smoked Paprika Spice Blend:
- Smoked Paprika (You can find this at your local grocery store) plain paprika is fine too
- Garlic Powder
- Onion powder
- Cayenne pepper
- Himalayan sea salt
- Black pepper
I love this spicy pimento cheese dip so much that I won’t be spending money on Pub Cheese anymore.
Cayenne Pepper And Paprika are my secrets to this delicious pimento cheese
My trick to making this pimento cheese spread stand out is to add cayenne pepper and paprika. Trust me, you’ll love it!
You don’t need to add too much cayenne pepper, just a smidge will do the trick!
If you like your cheese dip really spicy, add more cayenne.
🧀 Instructions For Smoky Pimento Cheese
Step 1
Add the sharp cheddar cheese squares, cream cheese, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, to the food processor and pulse on the low setting for 5-minutes.
Step 2
Once the cheese turns into a spread, add the drained Pimentos, Himalayan sea salt and the black pepper and pulse on the low setting for another minute until the pimento cheese spread is smooth and creamy.
Step 3
The pimento cheese spread should be thick and creamy.
Step 4
Add fresh veggies and crackers to an appetizer board and enjoy this smoky pimento cheese dip with friends and family!
You will need a food processor for this recipe. I’m obsessed with this mini one that I picked up from Home Good’s ages ago, but Amazon has a great one too for a decent price.
Homemade Pimento Cheese will keep fresh in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Chop Up Fresh Veggies For A Delicious Appetizer Cheese Platter
What are your plans for Memorial Day Weekend? Pimento cheese is the perfect appetizer for any holiday! Add this delicious cheese to any vegetable platter and you will be the hit of the party.
Pro Tip!
- I like to chop up fresh cucumbers like lemon cucumbers, Persian cucumbers, bell peppers, carrots, olives, celery, and radish. I add this simple pimento cheese to the middle and use it as a veggie dip.
This easy appetizer recipe takes no time at all and is wonderful for movie nights with the family.
My simple homemade pimento cheese recipe will be a hit at all of your upcoming spring and summer family functions!
Did you know that it's a tradition in the south to gift a friends and neighbors a tub of homemade pimento cheese when a family member passes away? It's a luxury dip that has a strong history in the South. It's also known for it's rich creamy and decadent texture making it a popular appetizer staple.
Let’s get cooking!
📖 Recipe
Simple Homemade Pimento Cheese
Ingredients
- 8 oz Cheddar cheese block cut into squares
- ½ c Cream cheese
- 1 c Mayonnaise
- 1 4oz Pimentos and pimento olives pitted & drained
- ½ teaspoon Garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- ¼ teaspoon Cayeene pepper
- 1 teaspoon Himalayan sea salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
- Add the sharp cheddar cheese squares, cream cheese, mayonnaise, drained pimentos, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, to the food processor and pulse on the low setting for 5-minutes.
- Once the cheese turns into a spread, add the Himalayan sea salt and the black pepper and pulse on the low setting for another minute until the pimento cheese spread is smooth and creamy.
- If you like the pimento cheese spread to be less creamy, pulse for less time.
- Add fresh veggies and crackers to an appetizer board and enjoy this smoky pimento cheese dip with friends and family!
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amisha
I love cheese. Pimiento cheese looks delicious... This recipe is simple and easy to make. Thanks for sharing!
Angela
Pimento cheese is the bomb. I love it on my low-carb diet with cucumbers or pork rinds!!
Ana Smith
I know I'll definitely try this today!
Thanks for sharing this wonderful info, I'm a cheese lover.
Gillian Kent
How yummy. I could make this sharp and tangy the way chees spread should be
Tamera
This looks tasty! I'll have to try it the next time we are able to have a social get together
Julie Gazdecki
Sounds so good!! I love cheese. I think I would leave out the pimentos though, lol
anindya
Great photography and inspires me to try this out at my place
Travel Clans
going to try this over the weekend! thanks for sharing!
reece
this look so tasty, it's on my to-try recipes
Michelle
Wow, I didn't know this was so easy to make for a party!
Kez
This looks like it would be a great addition to any party.
Nart at Cooking with Nart
This looks delicious. I'm so making this for my next party!
Patrice
This looks very yummy and spicy, perfect for summer snacking!
Vidya Sury
That platter looks so delicious! I really love to arrange my plate attractively before I eat. The recipe is easy and honestly, I'd just snack on the pimento cheese! Thank you for a delightful recipe!
anindya
Love any form of cheese and this is so tempting. Thanks for sharing the recipe .
Genevieve
Thank you so much!
MaryAnne
One of the best pimento cheese recipes I've ever had!! Thanks for the recipe!
Kristina
I am excited to try this. I recently got onto this "everything must be hot and spicy" kick, and this sounds like it fits the bill.
Jeri Walker
This dip was so delicious, my whole family loved it! Plus, it was so easy to make! Thanks for sharing!
Katie Youngs
I don't think I have ever tried pimento cheese before. This sounds so good!
Faith Still
Sorry you hurt your shoulder, but glad your mom could help out this week. I actually injured my shoulder too and have a doctor appt. next week. So weird, I have no idea how I did it. Your pimento cheese looks delicious! I have never made it, but my husband likes to pick it up at the store on occasion. I will have to try your recipe. It does look like it is pretty low carb which is always a plus.
Katie Youngs
Sounds delicious!
Anaiah
Love this pimento cheese recipe! It is so creamy and flavorful. It made the perfect snack and went well with cucumber slices and pita chips.
Zol
Your pimento cheese looks delicious and easy to make. I will give ita try during this summer 🙂 Thanks for sharing!