Turophiles, this is your chance to indulge your cravings and satisfy your innermost dairy desires! Give in to your insatiable lactic hunger! Now, before anyone’s nasty imagination conjures up images of something kinky, you should know that a turophile is a connoisseur or lover of cheese. So, simmer down, and & let’s get CHEESY with the mother of all pimiento cheese recipes!
Growing up with a Southern Momma, homemade pimento cheese was a summertime tradition. Now that I’m a grown a$$ woman, I’ve continued the tradition but with a little extra spice. Starting with my Momma’s best pimento cheese recipe, I add jalapenos, hot sauce and, of course, some spicy language- This Spicy Momma says Cheese!
This cheese is a Southern Classic. Let your mouth go south! …Ooh now that does sound a little kinky
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Pimento peppers are sweet, mild peppers with a slight peppery flavor. These peppers more closely resemble red bell peppers than chili peppers. Pimientos can have various colors including yellow, green, red, and maroon. I discovered that trying to find pimentos the day before Memorial Day at grocery stores in the South is quite a scavenger hunt. If you find yourself unable to find pimiento peppers in the store, there are jars of unpickled pimientos, or roasted red peppers in the spaghetti sauce aisle.
The foundation of every pimento cheese recipe is sharp cheddar cheese, softened cream cheese, pimento peppers, and mayonnaise. In our Cuss Kitchen recipe card, we bring the heat with Jalapeno peppers, cayenne, and hot sauce.
It may be a southern classic, but it was invented in New York. Speaking of cheese, you can use pre-shredded cheese to save time, but I like to shred cheese off the block. This is one cheesy slap-a$$ spread!
The history of pimento cheese deserves its own encyclopedia entry, but to summarize, it all began with cream cheese. The production of cream cheese coincides with the arrival of sweet red peppers from Spain. In the early 1900s these two ingredients were combined by enterprising cooks to create a spread that is an early version of the pimento cheese dip we know and love today.
More on the history of Pimento cheese
Here we eat this Southern staple just about any way we can: on crackers, between two slices of white bread as a pimento cheese sandwich or pimento cheese as a grilled cheese. Make pimento cheese to use in celery boats, on crostini, or in our Cuss Kitchen recipe Stuff It ! (Cheesy Bacon-stuffed Mini Bell Pepper Appetizer).
We also won’t shy away from putting pimiento cheese on foods to make them even more classic Southern. Try a scoop of pimiento cheese on your burger, steak, grilled chicken sandwich, grilled cheese sandwich, or omelet.
Stir Southern pimiento cheese into scrambled eggs, macaroni and cheese, or even chili.
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Once you’ve finished our Spicy Pimento cheese recipe, put the cheese in an airtight container, or cover the mixing bowl with food wrap. Then, pop the bowl in the fridge.
This Pimiento cheese mixture will last up to one week in the fridge, but if you are taking this to your next party, there probably will not be any left- people might be licking the bowl clean.
Some say yes, but we think it changes the texture. Find creative ways to feature and serve pimento cheese in you next meal or appetizer. Spicy pimento cheese is a perfect way to upcycle your next appetizer or meal. You will love this recipe.
Spreads and dips are both condiments. The words are often used interchangeably, but spreads are used on top of bread or tortillas, while dips are used to dip the food. A spread naturally drenches the food and acts as an accompaniment. Dips are used to add flavor or texture to a food.
My Fetish A XXX appetizer with fresh, and flavorful Feta Cheese Dip, Dill, Oregano, and Red pepper flakes- it’s a guilt-free dip you will want to share in an uninhibited way. Pair our Feta dip with our homemade PITA chips, crackers, carrots, celery, peppers, cucumbers, sugar snap peas, or mushrooms. As with all good fetishes…the possibilities are endless.
Buttered Nuts Hummus If you love Butternut Squash you will be amazed with the Butternut Squash flavor of this hummus. Rich velvety butternut squash, tahini, curry and roasted garlic goodness combined with chickpeas chicken, coconut, lemon and cilantro. Sweet and spicy goodness in a wholesome snack.
This Greek-inspired whipped feta board is healthy, creamy, and delicious. So addictive you will dip and scoop this board clean! This is the next generation Charcuterie board!
The Spread It is time for a Mascarpone Board with Balsamic Strawberries, Basil and Candied Pecans. This is an easy appetizer you can make with ease. Spend hardly any time in the kitchen -the express train of bougie, simple goodness. Fall in love with a delightful new taste. Make this recipe and Get Cheesy with the Mother of all pimento spreads
Finely diced Jalapeno Pepper. A dash of Hot Sauce can also add some extra zip.
Though Pimento cheese was invented in New York, it became popular in the South because it didn’t spoil easily at room temperature. It was and is a popular lunch box food.
Homemade Pimento cheese will last for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator.
It is great on a cracker or crostini. Spicy Pimento is popular in a sandwich. It is also enjoyed in grits, in a deviled egg mixture, on a burger, and on avocado toast.
6 Responses
Just like my Mama used to make! But I love the added spice- Yum
I love a good cheese spread and this spicy pimiento cheese spread was really delicious. I loved the spicy part, it was really delicious to top on a cracker.
this cheesey dip was perfect for game night. Everyone enjoyed it and asked for more!
Love this spread! So good and easy!
I have great memories of Pimento cheese- and this cheese brings it all back
I never realized that making Pimento cheese was this easy. We love it as a dip, but also on sandwiches. This recipe is a favorite for me