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Masters Pimento Cheese Spread

PA Mom-mom — Sun, 09 Apr 2023 20:57:26 GMT

I've had this spread in my laptop recipes for a few years and just didn't have a chance to make it. Made it today for my Easter gathering. My brothers have been to the Masters, and they remembered trying it. My SIL's asked for the recipe, so I guess it's a keeper. It was kind of boring just after making it, but the next day it was very good. The same recipe is on many websites, so I don't know where to place the credit.

The Masters’ Pimento Cheese Spread
Ingredients
2 Cups freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 Cup freshly shredded Monterey Jack cheese
4 Oz cream cheese - room temp (I used Neufchatel)
1/2 Cup mayonnaise

1/4 Cup sour cream (my addition)
4 Oz diced pimentos - drained
1 Tbsp onion - grated
1/4 Tsp garlic powder
1/4 Tsp cayenne pepper (I used a bit more)
1/4 Tsp salt
1/4 Tsp pepper

It should sit overnight (covered) or at least 8 hours in the refrigerator.

Re: Masters Pimento Cheese Spread

DSD2 — Sun, 09 Apr 2023 20:52:41 GMT

I'm salivating, this sounds delicious.

Thank you!

Re: Masters Pimento Cheese Spread

deepwaterdotter — Sun, 09 Apr 2023 21:00:20 GMT

Looks tasty, think I'll try it.

Re: Masters Pimento Cheese Spread

happilyretiredgirl — Sun, 09 Apr 2023 21:06:38 GMT

I have not had Pimento Cheese spread for a long time..I really like this receipe, now I want some....Yum!

Re: Masters Pimento Cheese Spread

GenXmuse — Sun, 09 Apr 2023 21:27:59 GMT

My aunt makes this and boy is it good! She puts it between sliced croissants and can eat three or four at a time it's that good and totally worth it.

Re: Masters Pimento Cheese Spread

PA Mom-mom — Sun, 09 Apr 2023 21:32:06 GMT

@GenXmuse wrote:
My aunt makes this and boy is it good! She puts it between sliced croissants and can eat three or four at a time it's that good and totally worth it.

@GenXmuse Is this recipe similar to her recipe? I have seen so many variations, I just can't tell which is authentic. Does it matter?

Re: Masters Pimento Cheese Spread

GenXmuse — Sun, 09 Apr 2023 21:36:00 GMT

@PA Mom-mom wrote:
@GenXmuse wrote:
My aunt makes this and boy is it good! She puts it between sliced croissants and can eat three or four at a time it's that good and totally worth it.
@GenXmuse Is this recipe similar to her recipe? I have seen so many variations, I just can't tell which is authentic. Does it matter?

I believe she's uses this one.

Re: Masters Pimento Cheese Spread

We rescue cats — Sun, 09 Apr 2023 21:54:41 GMT

This sounds wonderful, wish I had pimentos in the pantry...will pick some up this week! Thanks for posting it!

Re: Masters Pimento Cheese Spread

SurferWife — Sun, 09 Apr 2023 22:00:19 GMT

I love mine on toast! Of course, it's best made with Dukes mayonnaise!

Re: Masters Pimento Cheese Spread

Kachina624 — Sun, 09 Apr 2023 22:13:20 GMT

Here's one my sister makes and swears is the world's best. I love the idea of toasted pecans to add a little crunch.

Re: Masters Pimento Cheese Spread

PA Mom-mom — Sun, 09 Apr 2023 22:19:52 GMT

@SurferWife wrote:
I love mine on toast! Of course, it's best made with Dukes mayonnaise!

@SurferWife I saw several recipes that called for Dukes, but I didn't find it at my grocery store.

Re: Masters Pimento Cheese Spread

SurferWife — Sun, 09 Apr 2023 22:29:10 GMT

@PA Mom-mom

It's a Southern mayonnaise. We have to order it online since we don't currently live in the south.

Re: Masters Pimento Cheese Spread

Hilery — Sun, 09 Apr 2023 22:32:36 GMT

@PA Mom-mom Shredded smoked Gouda is a great substitute for any of the cheeses in recipe. Maybe add some chopped jalapeño.

Re: Masters Pimento Cheese Spread

cindyNC — Mon, 10 Apr 2023 02:37:25 GMT

@PA Mom-mom Thanks for sharing that recipe! I'll add to the melee by adding the recipe from Harper's restaurant in Charlotte NC.

Re: Masters Pimento Cheese Spread

River Song — Mon, 10 Apr 2023 11:29:06 GMT

I've made this recipe using roasted red peppers (in the jar) instead of pimento and it's just as good.

This cheese spread is also good "hurricane rations" for those of us in hurricane country. Keeps really well in a cooler, great on bread, crackers, celery sticks, carrots. Fast, easy no-cook meal when the power is out.

Re: Masters Pimento Cheese Spread

kate2357 — Mon, 10 Apr 2023 22:02:25 GMT

@PA Mom-mom

Thank you for sharing this recipe. I LOVE pimento cheese spread ... but no one else in my family will eat it. sigh. So I tend to buy whatever brand they sell at the local deli as a sometime treat. I love it on fresh baked bread. I could just eat it like pudding ... lol ... but I try to only do that when it's down to the last little bit in the container. I have to be somewhat civilized.

Re: Masters Pimento Cheese Spread

vabreeze — Thu, 13 Apr 2023 04:53:59 GMT

@Hilery

👍👍👍 to the jalapeños! There used to be a local grocery chain, Ukrops, in my area that made the best Jalapeño Pimento Cheese.

Re: Masters Pimento Cheese Spread

PA Mom-mom — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 16:04:32 GMT

@vabreeze and @Hilery I think I would add minced jalapeno the next time I make this and cut back on the cayenne. It would add more depth of flavor than the cayenne alone. Thanks!

ETA: I love using smoked gouda in my cheese sauce and mac and cheese, so why not this recipe!

Re: Masters Pimento Cheese Spread

Mom2Dogs — Thu, 13 Apr 2023 00:25:36 GMT

Can this cheese spread be frozen?

Re: Masters Pimento Cheese Spread

RollTide2008 — Thu, 13 Apr 2023 13:13:51 GMT

@Mom2Dogs wrote:
Can this cheese spread be frozen?

I wouldn't. It will be a watery mess when it thaws.