50 Amazing Pimiento Cheese Recipes

July 17, 2012
Pimiento cheese is the ultimate versatile crowdpleaser. Whether you use it as a simple spread or dip (our Classic Pimiento Cheese is great on white bread) or add it to a weeknight dinner staple for a cheesy suprise (we're lookin' at you, Pimiento Cheese Roasted Chicken) people will definitely come back for more. 
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Prosciutto-Asiago Pimiento Cheese

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Torie Cox
Prosciutto-Asiago Pimiento Cheese Recipe

This recipe gives some Italian flavor to Basic Pimiento Cheese. With crispy prosciutto and Asiago cheese, you’re definitely stepping up your dip game. Friends and family will think it is oh-so-fancy but you will know it was super simple. From backyard cookouts to a porch party, this recipe can work for any occasion. It also makes the perfect snack for those long summer days. Hand shred your cheese for a better texture and flavor. We also prefer diced pimientos over sliced.

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Classic Pimiento Cheese

Photo: Hector Sanchez
Classic Pimiento Cheese Recipe

Make this Classic Pimiento Cheese ahead and serve as a sandwich or a dip. 

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Miss Mattie's Southern Pimiento Cheese

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lydia Degaris Pursell
Miss Mattie's Southern Pimiento Cheese Recipe
Miss Mattie's Southern Pimiento Cheese gets its sweet and spicy taste from sweet-hot pickled jalapeno peppers. The toasted pecans add to its Southern flair.
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Prosciutto-Asiago Pimiento Cheese

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Torie Cox
Prosciutto-Asiago Pimiento Cheese Recipe

This recipe gives some Italian flavor to Basic Pimiento Cheese. With crispy prosciutto and Asiago cheese, you’re definitely stepping up your dip game. Friends and family will think it is oh-so-fancy but you will know it was super simple. From backyard cookouts to a porch party, this recipe can work for any occasion. It also makes the perfect snack for those long summer days. Hand shred your cheese for a better texture and flavor. We also prefer diced pimientos over sliced.

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Spicy Roasted Red Bell Pepper Pimiento Cheese

Photo: Beth Dreiling; Styling: Lisa Powell Bailey
Spicy Roasted Red Bell Pepper Pimiento Cheese Recipe
Spice up basic pimiento cheese by sprinkling in ground red pepper, freshly ground black pepper, and coarse-grain mustard.

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Goat Cheese and Gouda Pimiento Cheese

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Torie Cox
Goat Cheese and Gouda Pimiento Cheese Recipe

We’ve turned a classic on its head. If you want to turn your Basic Pimiento Cheese up a notch, try switching up the cheese you use. We’ve combined sharp white Cheddar, Gouda, and goat cheeses to make an extra creamy and rich pimiento cheese that is sure to impress your guests at the next summer party. What are the two steps to a better tasting pimiento cheese? Hand shred your cheese. It tastes so much better than the pre-graded stuff. Also, go for diced pimiento over sliced. Top this spread with toasted walnuts or pecans for a crunch everyone will love.

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Goat Cheese and Gouda Pimiento Cheese

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Torie Cox
Goat Cheese and Gouda Pimiento Cheese Recipe

We’ve turned a classic on its head. If you want to turn your Basic Pimiento Cheese up a notch, try switching up the cheese you use. We’ve combined sharp white Cheddar, Gouda, and goat cheeses to make an extra creamy and rich pimiento cheese that is sure to impress your guests at the next summer party. What are the two steps to a better tasting pimiento cheese? Hand shred your cheese. It tastes so much better than the pre-graded stuff. Also, go for diced pimiento over sliced. Top this spread with toasted walnuts or pecans for a crunch everyone will love.

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"Some Like It Hot" Grilled Pimiento Cheese Sandwiches

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lydia Degaris Pursell
"Some Like It Hot" Grilled Pimiento Cheese Sandwiches Recipe
Made with pimiento cheese, bacon, and strawberry preserves, these grilled cheese sandwiches are the mother of all pimiento cheese sandwiches.

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Goat Cheese and Gouda Pimiento Cheese

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Torie Cox
Goat Cheese and Gouda Pimiento Cheese Recipe

We’ve turned a classic on its head. If you want to turn your Basic Pimiento Cheese up a notch, try switching up the cheese you use. We’ve combined sharp white Cheddar, Gouda, and goat cheeses to make an extra creamy and rich pimiento cheese that is sure to impress your guests at the next summer party. What are the two steps to a better tasting pimiento cheese? Hand shred your cheese. It tastes so much better than the pre-graded stuff. Also, go for diced pimiento over sliced. Top this spread with toasted walnuts or pecans for a crunch everyone will love.

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Blue Moon Inn Cheese Spread

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Amy Burke
Blue Moon Inn Cheese Spread Recipe
Blue Moon Inn Pimiento Cheese is a pimiento cheese spread with the addition of chili sauce, chopped pecans, and chopped olives. Whether you use it as a dip for crackers or a spread for sandwiches, it’s totally addictive.

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Pimiento Cheese Roasted Chicken

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Pimiento Cheese Roasted Chicken Recipe

Pimiento cheese may not be one of the typical ingredients you reach for when you’re ready to roast a chicken, but hey—don’t knock it until you’ve tried it. This cooking method produces an insanely succulent, juicy bird with golden-crisp skin. You could also apply the same technique to individual skin-on thighs or breasts, as opposed to roasting the whole chicken. 

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Louis Osteen's Pimiento Cheese

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lydia Degaris Pursell
Louis Osteen's Pimiento Cheese Recipe
If you like creamy pimiento cheese, then Louis Osteen's Pimiento Cheese that's made with cream cheese and sharp Cheddar cheese is the spread for you.
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Super Simple Pimiento Cheese

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Super Simple Pimiento Cheese Recipe

This foolproof recipe for classic pimiento cheese comes from Damaris Phillip's cookbook Southern Girl Meets Vegetarian Boy: Down Home Classics for Vegetarians (and the Meat Eaters Who Love Them). The mainstay Southern cheese spread makes for an excellent appetizer served with crackers, and is equally delicious in recipes like this Pimiento Cheese Roasted Chicken.

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Food Shark's Pimiento Cheese

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lydia Degaris Pursell
Food Shark's Pimiento Cheese Recipe
Turn pimiento cheese sandwich spread into a hot and spicy appetizer by adding chopped jalapeño pepper to the cheese mixture and baking it in a casserole dish.

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Our Favorite Pimiento Cheese

Photo: Lee Harrelson; Styling: Jan Gautro
Our Favorite Pimiento Cheese Recipe
According to one online reviewer, this is the “best pimiento cheese I've ever had. Pecans make the difference and, they're right, the way you grate the cheese does make the recipe. Going to make it for the third time tonight.” We guarantee that you’ll love it, too.
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Pimiento Cheese and Brisket Grits

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch Stelling; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall
Pimiento Cheese and Brisket Grits Recipe
You can’t get a more Southern bowl of grits than this. Topped with pimiento cheese, tender sliced brisket, and barbecue sauce, these buttermilk grits make a delicious comfort food dish.

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Southern Pimiento Mac and Cheese

Photo: Hector Sanchez; Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas
Southern Pimiento Mac and Cheese Recipe
Try this extra-cheesy, Southern spin on the classic mac and cheese dish.

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Open-Faced Pimiento Cheese BLTs

Photo: Johnny Autry and Randy Mayoy; Styling: Cindy Barr and Lindsey Lower
Open-Faced Pimiento Cheese BLTs
Slather toasted sourdough bread with homemade pimiento cheese and top with tomato, crisp bacon, and arugula for a hearty sandwich supper.
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Baked Pimiento Cheese Dip

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lydia DeGaris Pursell 
Baked Pimiento Cheese Dip Recipe
Baked Pimiento Cheese Dip is a Southern sandwich staple, but it also makes a delicious dip. Serve it in your slow cooker to keep it warm and velvety.

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Pimiento Cheese Creamed Spinach

Photo: Hector Sanchez; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller 
Pimiento Cheese Creamed Spinach Recipe
Adding pimiento cheese flavors to spinach casserole gives it a uniquely Southern twist.

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White Cheddar-Chive Pimiento Cheese

Photo: Hector Sanchez; Stylist: Buffy Hargett
White Cheddar-Chive Pimiento Cheese Recipe
Here's the secret to nice pimiento-cheese texture: Grate the cheese by hand, half on the large holes of a box grater and half on the small holes. Choose an aged sharp Cheddar cheese for extra bite. Chopped chives and Dijon mustard add piquant punch in place of grated onion.
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Pimiento Cheese Deviled Eggs

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Lindsey Lower 
Pimiento Cheese Deviled Eggs Recipe
We combine two Southern favorites into one extraordinary recipe—Pimiento Cheese Deviled Eggs. Bring this savory dish to your next summer potluck.

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Ricotta Pimiento Cheese

Photo: Hector Sanchez; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham 
Ricotta Pimiento Cheese Recipe
A trio of cheeses—ricotta, sharp Cheddar, and pepper Jack—make up Ricotta Pimiento Cheese. Serve Ricotta Pimiento Cheese as an appetizer over Cornmeal Tarts, crackers, or vegggies.

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Stuffed Vegetables

Stuffed Vegetables Recipe
Stuffed Vegetables come to life with Jalapeno-Pimiento Cheese. Use this zippy cheese in hollowed-out baby bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, zucchini halves, or pattypan squash halves for lively party bites.
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Jalapeño-Pimiento Cheese

Photo: Erin Adams; Styling: Buffy Hargett
Jalapeño-Pimiento Cheese Recipe

Pickled jalapenos lend a bit of heat to this lighten up Jalapeño-Pimiento Cheese.

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Pimiento Cheese Squares

Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Heather Chadduck
Pimiento Cheese Squares Recipe
We take the flavors of the South's favorite spread and make into savory bites of Pimiento Cheese Squares--perfect for parties or gifts.

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Pimiento Cheese-Stuffed Pickled Okra

Photo: Hector Sanchez; Stylist: Caroline M. Cunningham
Pimiento Cheese-Stuffed Pickled Okra Recipe
We combined two of the South's favorite foods to make this savory Pimiento Cheese-Stuffed Pickled Okra appetizer.
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Divine Pimiento Cheese

Jennifer Davick
Divine Pimiento Cheese Recipe
Just four ingredients are needed to make this to-die-for pimiento cheese.

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Pimiento Cheese Gougères

Photo: Hector Sanchez; Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas 
Pimiento Cheese Gougères Recipe
Stamp a Southern accent on this classic French hors d'oeuvre. You can use a piping bag with a 1/2-inch round tip or a zip-top plastic freezer bag with a corner snipped off to pipe the dough onto the baking sheets.

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Pimiento Cheese-Stuffed Squash Blossoms

Photo: Squire Fox; Styling: Mary Clayton Carl
Pimiento Cheese-Stuffed Squash Blossoms Recipe
Fresh squash blossoms are a lovely seasonal treat. Enjoy the contrast of crisp, fresh flowers with rich, creamy cheese spread.
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Grilled Pimiento, Cheddar, and Bacon on Sourdough

Photo: David Prince; Styling: Linda Hirst
Grilled Pimiento, Cheddar, and Bacon on Sourdough Recipe
All grilled cheese loves a companion! Dip Grilled Pimiento, Cheddar, and Bacon on Sourdough in a simple tomato soup, so the bold flavors still shine through.

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Cracker Spoons with Creamy Pimiento Cheese

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lydia Degaris Pursell
Cracker Spoons with Creamy Pimiento Cheese Recipe
For less than $2, a super-cute teaspoon-shaped cookie cutter makes down-home pimiento cheese party ready.

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Pimiento Cheese Rolls

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lydia Degaris Pursell
Pimiento Cheese Rolls Recipe
These soft and fluffy 3-ingredient Pimiento Cheese Rolls are full of Southern flair. Add bacon for an extra surprise.
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Three-Cheese Pimiento Cheese

Photo: Erin Adams; Styling: Buffy Hargett
Three-Cheese Pimiento Cheese Recipe
Cream cheese, cottage cheese, and sharp white Cheddar cheese provide the base in this lighten Three-Cheese Pimiento Cheese.

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Pimiento Cheese Deviled Eggs

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lydia Degaris Pursell
Pimiento Cheese Deviled Eggs Recipe
For a twist on classic deviled eggs, try these smoky-flavored pimiento cheese deviled eggs from chef Jason Hill at Wisteria Restaurant in Atlanta.

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Pimiento Cheese Cookies

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lydia Degaris Pursell
Pimiento Cheese Cookies Recipe
We used Palmetto Cheese, a South Carolina favorite, in these treats.
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Pimiento Cheese-Bacon Burgers

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lydia Degaris Pursell
Pimiento Cheese-Bacon Burgers Recipe
Top these bacon burgers with your favorite homemade pimiento cheese.

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Pimiento Cheese Chicken

Photo: John Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr
Pimiento Cheese Chicken Recipe

Instead of using pimiento cheese as a sandwich filling, try using it as a filling for skillet-cooked chicken breasts. 

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Baked Tex-Mex Pimiento Cheese Dip

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lydia DeGaris Pursell
Baked Tex-Mex Pimiento Cheese Dip Recipe
Turn pimiento cheese sandwich spread into a hot and spicy appetizer by adding chopped jalapeño pepper to the cheese mixture and baking it in a casserole dish. Instead of a 2-quart dish, you  can also bake the mixture in two (1-quart) baking dishes.

 

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Pimiento Cheese Scones

Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Buffy Hargett
Pimiento Cheese Scones Recipe
Cheddar cheese and chopped pimiento contribute to the batter of these cheesy pastries.

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Smoky "Pimiento" Cheese Sandwiches

Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Mary Beth Wetzel/Zenobia
Smoky "Pimiento" Cheese Sandwiches Recipe
These pimiento cheese sandwiches make a quick and easy appetizer that's appealing for any shower or party.

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Bacon Pimiento Cheese

Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Buffy Hargett
Bacon Pimiento Cheese Recipe
This creamycheese spread is flavored with bacon and pimientos, and the recipe makes eough for 8 to 10 sandwiches.

 

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Easy Skillet Pimiento Mac 'n' Cheese

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine
Easy Skillet Pimiento Mac 'n' Cheese Recipe
This pimiento cheese penne pasta cooks quickly in the skillet.

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New South Jalapeño Pimiento Cheese

Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Leigh Anne Montgomery
New South Jalapeño Pimiento Cheese Recipe
Jim Early took first place out of 300 entries in the Southern Foodways Alliance Pimiento Cheese Invitational by creating this update of his mother's recipe. If you need a smaller amount, you can easily cut the recipe in half.

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Macaroni-and-Pimiento Cheese Bites