My grandparents introduced me to a lot of southern cooking, but pimento cheese was never really on the menu. I do have vague memories of eating it as a kid, but it wasn’t very popular in northern Indiana. My mom tells me she used to buy it at the supermarket on occasion.
It’s been mentioned around the internets a bit lately, so I thought I should revisit this spread (not a dip).
I looked at quite a few recipes, but settled on Elizabeth’s from The Kitchn. I made the smooth version and took her advice to let it sit overnight. I just did a quick taste test, and the flavors definitely developed a bit overnight. (And yes, that does mean I just ate pimento cheese for breakfast. Give me a break, it’s a holiday, all right?)
Some other recipes called for mixing chopped pickles into the spread. I couldn’t quite bring myself to do that, but it is pretty tasty with a bread and butter pickle chip. I’m taking a big batch to a barbecue today, and I’m serving it with the basics: white bread with the crusts cut off, Ritz crackers and celery sticks. Can’t go wrong with those, right?
Have a happy, snacky Fourth!
mmmmmm… this defiantly sounds like a worthwhile recipe to indulge in. We’re planning to pair this up with a new beverage we were introduced to at the Green City Market…..Maple Mohetto. While this was a first for us at the Green City Market …actually, a first for ANY of the Farmers Markets we participate in. Brian C….one of our friendly Chicago customers, who lives within a stones throw from Lincoln Park, brought all of us a “Maple Mohetto”. While we don’t condone “Drinking on the job” ….this maple mint lime rum concoction was worth the exception. Pimento Cheese & Mohetto’s…Order up!!!
Thanks Joanna……Tim B.
definitely a good snack.
the recipe looks good, it’s one to try out.. thanks
I grew up on pimento cheese, but the store bought kind. I thought I would have to give it up forever now that I shy away from packaged products. You’ve saved me!!
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