Name: Pimento Cheese 2.0
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 9 oz sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded; 3 oz smoked Gouda cheese, shredded; 4 oz cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 6 oz jarred fire-roasted red pepper strips, drained and finely diced; 1 tsp Texas Pete hot sauce; 1/2 tsp white pepper; 1/4 tsp garlic powder

Pimento Cheese 2.0

Prep Time 15 mins Total Time 15 mins Difficulty: Beginner Servings: 4 Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Print Recipe

Pin Recipe

Description

This upgraded Southern staple combines hand-grated sharp white cheddar and smoked Gouda with a smooth base of cream cheese and mayonnaise for maximum richness. Diced pimentos and a touch of cayenne add bright acidity and a subtle kick to balance the heavy dairy. It delivers an effortless, flavor-packed spread perfect for dipping crackers, topping burgers, or building ultimate grilled cheese sandwiches.

Ingredients

9 oz sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded
3 oz smoked Gouda cheese, shredded
4 oz cream cheese, softened
¹⁄₂ cup mayonnaise
6 oz jarred fire-roasted red pepper strips, drained and finely diced
1 tsp Texas Pete hot sauce
¹⁄₂ tsp white pepper
¹⁄₄ tsp garlic powder

Instructions

Video

In a large bowl or mixer, beat softened cream cheese and mayonnaise together until smooth and fully combined.
Fold in shredded sharp white cheddar, shredded smoked Gouda, diced fire-roasted red peppers, Texas Pete hot sauce, white pepper, and garlic powder.
Mix thoroughly until evenly incorporated. Scrape down bowl as needed
Pack tightly into a large white ramekin, cover, and chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

Note

Using fire-roasted red pepper strips provides bright red color and sweet, smoky depth without the canned taste of standard pimentos.

Rate this recipe

Pimento Cheese 2.0