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Overhead view of snack board with two small glass bowls of pimento cheese.
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Old Fashioned Pimento Cheese Recipe

Creamy, cheesy, and full of Southern flavor, this Old Fashioned Pimento Cheese Recipe is made with sharp cheddar, smoked gouda, and pimentos. Perfect as a dip, spread, or sandwich filling.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pimento cheese recipe
Servings: 8
Calories: 205kcal
Author: LaKita Anderson

Equipment

  • 1 box grater
  • 1 large mixing bowl
  • 1 wooden spoon

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • ½ cup smoked gouda cheese, shredded
  • ½ cup pimento peppers, chopped
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Shred the 1 ½ cups cheddar and ½ cup gouda using a box grater (avoid pre-shredded).
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine cheeses, ½ cup chopped pimentos, ¼ cup sour cream, ¼ cup mayo, ½ teaspoon Old Bay, ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika, ⅛ teaspoon salt, and ⅛ teaspoon pepper.
    Ingredients added to a large glass mixing bowl.
  • Stir with a wooden spoon until creamy and fully combined.
    All recipe ingredients combined in glass mixing bowl with wooden spoon.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning, add a dash of hot sauce if desired.
  • Cover and chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
    Overhead view of finished pimento cheese in small glass bowl.

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Nutrition

Calories: 205kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 345mg | Potassium: 70mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 698IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 264mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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