Classic Pimento Cheese
Classic Pimento Cheese
There are few foods as Southern as pimento cheese. I like to serve it at parties as a dip with pretzels and celery sticks. — Jennifer Chandler, The Southern Pantry Cookbook.
Servings
4
servings
Ingredients
- 1 3-ounce package cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- 3 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 4-ounce jar finely diced pimientos, drained
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- dash of hot sauce, optional
Directions
- In a large bowl, stir together the cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sugar until smooth. Add the cheese and the pimientos. Stir, mashing with a fork, until well-combined and relatively smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Add a dash of the hot sauce if desired. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.