In the south, Pimento Cheese is very popular. It’s right alongside sweet tea, boiled peanuts, grits, and cornbread. I don’t know if we could live without it! Patty’s Pimento Cheese is amazing!
We eat it as a dip with crackers and crudites. We spread it thick on sandwiches. I’ve even been known to eat it straight up, with a spoon! I especially love this recipe!
I’ve seen my fair share of pimento cheese recipes, each with its own unique twist. I thought I had the best . . . until I tried Patty’s Pimento Cheese. Words can’t describe it, but that’s never stopped me from trying. It’s creamy and cheesy, with a little kick of spicy goodness. That’s what it is!
Patty Is My Sweet Sister-In-Law
Who is Patty? I’m glad you asked. She is my sister-in-law; my oldest brother, Stan’s, wife. They were married when I was but a mere girl in high school. She’s much more than a sister-in-law. My sister, Melinda, and I have always considered her our sister.
And she’s one of the best elementary school teachers (now retired, but still subbing) I’ve ever known. She’s such a giver and is always making sure everyone is taken care of. I’ve never heard her say an unkind word about anyone. And she has some awesome recipes. Yep, she’s pretty much close to perfect! 🙂
When we have the chance to get together at St. George Island for an extended family beach vacation, she always makes a big batch of her Pimento Cheese and it’s always devoured the very first day.
Ingredients For Patty’s Pimento Cheese (complete recipe down below)
- Sharp cheddar cheese
- Pimentos (in a jar)
- Rotel tomatoes
- mayonnaise
- Worcestershire sauce
- salt
How Do You Store Homemade Pimento Cheese?
Store in an airtight container, in the fridge, for 10-12 days.
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Patty’s Pimento Cheese
Patty's Pimento Cheese is a classic southern staple. This pimento cheese can be served as a dip or used to make sandwiches.
Ingredients
- 2 blocks medium (or sharp) cheddar cheese (8 oz each), shredded
- 1 (4 oz) jar pimentos, drained
- 1 can (mild or original) Rotel tomatoes, drained
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/8 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
- salt, to taste (about 1/8 tsp.)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix all ingredients together until well combined. Place in the fridge until chilled.
Notes
Sometimes Patty picks out some of the green chilies in the Rotel tomatoes before mixing all of the ingredients. But I like it spicy, so I don't!
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Nutrition Information
Yield
14Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 125Total Fat 13gSaturated Fat 3gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 10gCholesterol 11mgSodium 169mgCarbohydrates 1gFiber 0gSugar 0gProtein 1g
Originally Published in July 2013 and updated July 2021
24 comments
Oh, that looks just fabulous! I am a northern girl and I can’t say that I have ever tried anything like that before! Yum!
I rate this pimento cheese right up there with frozen boiled peanuts. 🙂 You really need to try it! Thanks for stopping by.
I’ve never heard of this before (or boiled peanuts)…I’m very intrigued. I’m not sure we can get all the same ingredients in Canada but I may just add some of them to my shopping list for our next trip over 🙂 I saved the recipe.
Thank you for sharing…
Now I am off to find out about boiled peanuts!
Rhondda
You haven’t lived until you’ve had boiled peanuts! 🙂 They are boiled in salty water (in the shell and still green). And they are so good! My mom used to make huge batches and freeze them in freezer bags. I liked them frozen! I know, it’s weird! Thanks for stopping by!
I grew up down South and absolutely abhor boiled peanuts. Roasted, toasted, any other way but boiled are just downright awful! Now, your recipe for pimento-cheese is another story. I like to mix it up by adding a few other cheeses; still making sharp my main one but just a hit of others and it pops; sort of like adding the rotel. Thanks for the Recipe!
I think boiled peanuts must be an acquired taste 🙂 Glad you love the recipe!
I’m definitely going to have to make some of this! My husband and I love pimento cheese, but believe it or not, I’ve never made it before! Pinning for later.
Homemade is so much better! Easy, too!
Duke’s is my fave, too! Love it!
I just can’t get enough pimento cheese and this looks AWESOME! I’m pinnng it! Thanks for linking up with Pin It! Tuesday!
Thanks for stopping by! The Pimento Cheese is awesome, especially after being in the fridge overnight and the flavors all marry.
Can you make this recipe using cream cheese too
I’ve never made this one with cream cheese but I don’t see why you couldn’t. I would use 1/2 of the cheddar and 1/2 softened cream cheese. Sounds delicious!
I’ll be there! Thanks for having me!
Hi there! I am co-hosting this week on the My Favorite Posts Showoff Weekend Blog Party. Thanks for connecting up!
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Have a terrific week!
Hugs, Cathy
MMmmmm! Gotta try that!
Thanks for linking up with Friendly Friday last week. It’s up and running again and I’d love for you to come back and link up again!
http://charliebeth.blogspot.co.uk/2013/07/friendly-friday-blog-hop-3.html
How long does Pattys pimento cheese dip last in the fridge
The pimento cheese will last for about 10 days in an airtight container.
Last time I had pimento cheese was in South Carolina from a grocery store…I think it was Piggly Wigglys or something…and I used to make sandwiches with it on white bread and was known to eat it right out of the tub with a spoon. Loved that stuff! That was 32 years ago when I lived in South Carolina for only six months. I am from upstate New York and have not had a good pimento and cheese since. I am definitely going to try this recipe, Thank you so much!
Was it Palmetto Pimento Cheese? It’s my go-to when I don’t have the time or inclination to make homemade. My son-in-law is from upstate NY! Thanks for stopping by.
Looking forward to making this, we have quite a few lovers of pimento cheese! THANKS!
Hope you love it as much as we do!
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Thanks so much! It’s our favorite, too.