Southern Hot Pimento Cheese
This Southern Hot Pimento Cheese is a creamy, spicy delight perfect for gatherings!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 4 oz Sharp Yellow Cheddar Cheese hand-grated
- 4 oz Pepper Jack Cheese hand-grated
- ½ cup Dukes Mayonnaise
- ½ cup Chopped Pimento Slices drained
- 3 stalks Green Onion chopped
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt adjust to taste
- 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon Granulated White Sugar
- ½ teaspoon Hot Sauce Sriracha preferred
Instructions
Instructions
- Begin by hand-grating your sharp yellow cheddar and pepper jack cheese.
- Drain the pimento slices thoroughly and chop them into smaller pieces if necessary.
- Chop the green onions finely using both the white and green parts.
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the grated cheddar and pepper jack cheese, chopped pimento, green onions, mayonnaise, kosher salt, black pepper, sugar, and hot sauce.
- Using a spatula, mix all the ingredients together until they are well combined.
- Taste your pimento cheese and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.
Equipment
- Box Grater
- Mixing Bowl
- Spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
Notes
- For a creamier texture, consider adding a splash of milk or cream.
- Experiment with different types of cheese for unique flavors.
- This dip can be served warm or cold; warm enhances creaminess.