With ample seasonings and just a little kick, creamy old-fashioned pimento cheese is a Southern classic that's great with everything from crackers or burgers to crab cakes or grits! This easy homemade cheddar cheese spread comes together in about 15 minutes!
Serve with crackers, mixed into grits, on a grilled cheese sandwich, on a BLT, with fried green tomatoes, over crab cakes, or as a hamburger topping.Variations and substitutionsSmoked Gouda Pimento Cheese: Use 1 cup freshly shredded sharp cheddar and 1 cup of gouda cheese (smoked or not!).Pepper Jack Pimento Cheese: Use 1 cup of freshly shredded sharp cheddar and 1 cup of shredded pepper jack cheese.Jalapeño Pimento Cheese: For a hot and spicy pimento cheese, add 2-4 tablespoons of canned or pickled jalapeños.Substitutions: You may use finely diced roasted piquillo peppers or roasted red pepper (skin removed) if you're unable to find pimentos.