Jalapeno Pimento Cheese is spicy and full of flavor! An easy pimento cheese recipe, this Jalapeno Pimento Cheese is very versatile. Serve it as a spread on a sandwich. Serve it as a hot or cold dip. It’s always a crowd-pleaser!
Well, Hello Summer!!
What took you so long!
Don’t you just love Summer? But, I never got the ‘lazy’ days of Summer thing, ours are any but lazy! But, whatev…be lazy if you can!
Jalapeno Pimento Cheese
Classic, creamy & simple, my version of this snacking-staple is full of flavor with sweet pimento and spicy jalapeño!
I love pimento cheese almost as much as I love macaroni and cheese. The last thing I want to do during the hottest days of summer is cook something hot. Lucky, for me (and you) I kicked up some pimento cheese and added jalapenos to it.
- I used two different types of cheese in my recipe. You can use one or your favorite. I like gouda and Monterrey jack in pimento cheese as well.
- If the jalapeno doesn’t add enough kick for you, add a dash of cayenne pepper.
- This is a great addition to my Southern Inspired Charcuterie Board.
- Olive oil mayonnaise is a great alternative if you’re trying to lighten up this recipe.
This Jalapeno Pimento Cheese would be great on a cold sandwich or with crackers. Try it also as a spread on your cheese tray. Additionally, it makes a tasty addition to a hot grilled cheese sandwich or as a hot dip where the cheese gets ooey and gooey and delicious!
Pimento Cheese is a staple at our tailgate as well. It is so simple to make and a crowd-pleaser that we just cannot have game day with out it. Click here for more tailgating recipes.
How would you eat pimento cheese spread?
What are some of your favorite Summer recipes?
Jalapeno Pimento Cheese
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Colby cheese shredded
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese shredded
- 4 ounces pimento
- 1 jalapeno seeded and diced
- ¾ cup mayonnaise I only use Blue Plate
- ½ teaspoon dry mustard
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Drain pimento, reserving liquid.
- In a large bowl, combine cheeses, pimento, jalapeno, mayonnaise, mustard, salt (pinch), and 1 tablespoon pimento liquid.
- Mix together until completely combined. Taste and add more salt and mayonnaise if necessary.
Nutrition
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Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says
Love Pimiento Cheese!! Maybe it’s the Southerner in us?! Love the kicked up version with jalapeno too 🙂 Thanks so much for sharing
Linda says
Pretty awesome, PMc!! So glad I stopped by from Busy Monday Party! I’d love to have you share at What to do Weekends but before I send you the link, I am also following you on Facebook, Pinterest, Google+ and Bloglovin. Best wishes, Linda
BinomialBaker says
I love anything that has tons of flavor and this recipe sure sounds great! Thanks for sharing on Foodie Friends Friday!
Paula says
It’s spicy! Thanks for visiting!
Robin says
This sounds wonderful – it would be great on a turkey sandwich. Thank you for coming by and sharing this on Fluster Buster’s Creative Muster Party.
Robin
Fluster Buster
Paula says
I haven’t had it on turkey, but I have on ham. It was good. I like it best on Ritz crackers 🙂 Thanks for stopping by.
Tanya says
Oh man I love making pimento cheese! I’ve added jalapeño peppers too and I’m convinced its the only way to eat it!!! Looks wonderful Paula!
Paula says
Thanks so much, Tanya!
Michelle says
Sounds awesome I love a dish with a kick.
Min says
HI Paula! I’ve actually never had pimento cheese before.. didn’t realize how simple it is to make! Thanks for sharing! I’ll be making it soon and will let you know 😉
Cindy Eikenberg says
Paula, this sounds like a yummy summer appetizer…well, yummy anytime, not just for summer! 🙂 Thanks for sharing and pinning! Have a happy rest of the week!
Paula says
Thank you Cindy. I love Pimento Cheese anytime. Thanks for pinning.
Linda says
Pimento cheese sandwiches with sliced red onion on wheat bread is my favorite summer lunch. I never thought about adding jalapeno. Now I’ll just have to make this one. Oh well…..!
Thanks for sharing, Paula.
Wishes for tasty dishes,
Linda
Tumbleweed Contessa
Paula says
It’s my favorite too, I like it on buttery crackers. Thanks for visiting Linda.
Stacy @Stacy Makes Cents says
Visiting from Wonderful Food Wednesday – and I just slobbered all over myself. Thanks! 🙂 Pinned!!!
Paula says
lol, too funny, glad you liked and thanks for pinning 🙂
Michelle says
YUM! Like the idea of putting jalapeno in it! Pinning!
Paula says
Thank you, I like it spicy too! Thanks for pinning.
Danni@SiloHillFarm says
I cannot stand macaroni and cheese! Can you believe I never once had Pimento Cheese until I moved to Missouri?? Now I love it and adding a little jalapeno to it sounds perfect! Thank you ma’am!
Paula says
My kids don’t like mac and cheese and I could live off it. They don’t like Pimento cheese either and it’s a close second favorite for me. Have a great week, Danni.
Sam @ My Carolina Kitchen says
Being a southerner, I do love my pimento cheese. I too put a little jalapeno in mine for heat. Kind of kicks it up a notch.
Sam
Paula says
Thank you!