What better way to enjoy a tomato you grew than Southern Pimiento Cheese? I woke up craving this pimiento Cheese. I’d guess you’d say I had this for brunch because I hadn’t had breakfast and it was a little early for lunch!
Mom always had Pimiento Cheese when we were growing up. She used to spread it on a piece of bread and stick it under the broiler! Delicious! I honestly can’t say I’ve ever bought prepared Pimiento Cheese Spread. There was a drug store where I grew up that had the best Pimiento Cheese Sandwiches ever! Always on toasted bread, with lettuce and tomatoes!!
I have plans for this pimiento cheese other than this amazing sandwich I made on soft fresh wheat bread layered with those tomato slices I picked from my garden! I’m thinking a grilled burger with this would be delicious! Pimiento Cheese deviled eggs? A stuffed tomato? Here’s 13 ways from Southern Living website: https://www.southernliving.com/food/how-to/pimiento-cheese-recipes
Always a Favorite – My Southern Pimiento Cheese
I’ve used Hellman’s and Miracle Whip in this recipe! I really prefer Miracle Whip because it adds a little sweetness that mayonnaise does not add. Sometimes I add cayenne pepper for a little kick. This time I used Sharp Cheddar but you could use a mild or medium cheddar. My Southern recipe always has grated Velveeta Cheese. Don’t forget the pimientos! There’s many different brands of them but it seems these are available at most grocery stores. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Dromedary-Diced-Pimientos-4-Oz/10318559
A perfect addition to this sandwich would be my Homemade Tomato Soup. Here’s the link: https://the2spoons.com/tomato-soup/. You’ll love this soup!
Always a Favorite – My Southern Pimiento Cheese
Here’s the recipe! Hope you love it as much as I do!
Southern Pimiento Cheese
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 Cups Velveeta cheese, grated
- 1 1/2 Cups Sharp Cheddar, grated I used sharp, but you can use mild or medium
- 4 Oz Pimiento (small jar)
- 1/4 Tsp Salt
- 1 Tsp Black pepper
- 1/2 Cup Miracle whip
Instructions
- Before you grate the velveeta cheese, place it in the freezer for about 30 minutes because it will help grate it easier.
- Grate the cheeses into a large bowl. Toss a little before adding the Miracle Whip.
- Combine the Miracle Whip with the salt and pepper. Add to your grated cheese and thoroughly combine.