Pimento cheese is a serious staple in the South! There are plenty of good store-bought options available, but it is super easy to make and ready in minutes. I like setting up the pimento cheese with a bunch of stir-ins as a bar. Perfect for a party or—since it’s football season—for a tailgate! The DIY party spread is perfect for ensuring every guest gets exactly what they want.
I’ve listed the stir-ins I used below, but you can also consider these options:
- Sliced dilly beans
- Chopped peppadew peppers
- Chopped pepperoni
- Canned chopped Hatch green chiles
- Chopped dill pickles
- Toasted pine nuts
- Cilantro, parsley, or basil
- Chopped prosciutto
Pimento Cheese Bar with Toppings
Ingredients
For the pimento cheese
- 4 ounces white sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 ounces yellow sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- ⅔ cup mayonnaise
- 2 oz jarred diced pimentos drained
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- To taste: garlic salt, Kosher salt, and black pepper (I went big on these!)
- Tortilla chips, crackers, or toast points, for serving
For the stir-ins
- Capers
- Chopped pickled jalapeños
- Chopped green olives
- Toasted chopped pecans
- Chopped fresh chives or green onion
- Chopped crispy bacon
- Sweet pepper jelly
Preparation
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1. Stir together the two cheddars, mayonnaise, pimentos, and Worcestershire in a bowl. Season with the salts and pepper.
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2. Arrange stir-ins and chips, crackers, and toast points on a tray or several trays. Ready for your gathering!
Recipe Notes
If short on time, you can easily use store bought pimento cheese in this recipe.
Bon Appétit!
xx—BB
Hi Brie, love this idea. I always have people in and out at our place in the mountains and I always have homemade pimento cheese on hand. I love this creative idea and can’t wait to try it!!!
So glad, Mrs. B!