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Basic Pimiento Cheese

The Southern spread with two sharp Cheddars, for crackers, celery, or sandwiches. No cooking.

Prep: 15 min
Total: 15 min
Makes: 4 cups

Keeps covered in the refrigerator up to 1 week.

Kid-friendly: No stove needed. Kids can stir it together. The cayenne adds a little heat, so leave it out if needed.

Ingredients

1 jar (4 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon finely grated onion
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
8 ounces extra-sharp Cheddar, shredded
8 ounces sharp Cheddar, shredded

Steps

1In a large bowl, stir the pimientos, mayonnaise, Worcestershire, onion, and cayenne together.
2Add both cheeses and stir until evenly mixed. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Adapted from Southern Living. Checked Nov 13, 2026.

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