Pimiento Cheese Spread Recipe 🧀🌶️
Description: This old-fashioned pimiento cheese spread recipe comes from a dear friend who is about 90 years old now, making it a cherished classic. It’s incredibly delicious and easy to make, perfect for spreading on crackers or sandwiches.
Recipe Category: Spreads
Keywords: Cheese, Quick Recipe, No Cook, Easy, Small Appliance
Yield: Approximately 3 lbs.
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Velveeta cheese |
| 1 | Cream cheese |
| 1 | Diced pimentos |
| 6 | Margarine |
| 4 | Sharp cheddar cheese |
| 1 | Prepared yellow mustard |
| 2 | Miracle Whip |
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
- Calories: 918.6
- Total Fat: 78.2g
- Saturated Fat: 39.7g
- Cholesterol: 190.3mg
- Sodium: 2886.7mg
- Carbohydrates: 18.5g
- Fiber: 0.9g
- Sugar: 13.6g
- Protein: 36.8g
Directions:
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Bring Ingredients to Room Temperature: Before starting, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature. This helps them blend together smoothly.
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Combine Cheeses and Pimentos: In a food processor or using a mixer, combine the Velveeta cheese, cream cheese, diced pimentos, sharp cheddar cheese, and margarine. Mix until well combined and creamy.
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Add Mustard and Miracle Whip: Once the cheeses and pimentos are mixed, add the prepared yellow mustard and Miracle Whip to the mixture. Beat until smooth and creamy, ensuring that all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
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Store or Freeze: Your pimiento cheese spread is now ready to be enjoyed! You can store it in the refrigerator for up to a month, or freeze it indefinitely for future use.
Serving Suggestions:
- Serve the pimiento cheese spread as a dip with crackers or fresh vegetables.
- Spread it onto sandwiches or burgers for an extra burst of flavor.
- Use it as a filling for grilled cheese sandwiches or stuffed peppers.
- Incorporate it into your favorite recipes calling for cheese, such as macaroni and cheese or cheese-stuffed chicken breasts.
This timeless recipe is sure to become a favorite in your household, just as it has been for generations before. Enjoy the creamy, cheesy goodness of this classic pimiento cheese spread!
