My mother makes the best pimento cheese ever. Now, I know we all think our mothers or grandmothers or whatever made the best this or that and to us they did or still do. Sometimes we think this because they introduced us to these certain foods or because of the love that went into making these foods. However, sometimes, it's really because they make it better than everyone else. I think that is the case with this pimento cheese recipe. I just never like any better than this.
Here is what you will need for this:
Ingredients:
5 cups grated American Cheese
1 cup Miracle Whip (can use mayonnaise if you prefer)
2 tsp. sugar
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup chopped pimento
Mix the first 4 ingredients well and stir the pimento in last. This is one of two recipes Mama uses Miracle Whip in instead of mayonnaise and according to her, it's part of the secret to the taste. I have tried making it with mayonnaise and she is right, it's not as good for some reason. If you are one of the mayonnaise only types, who gets a little crazy about it, use mayonnaise. Chill before serving.
can you use velvetta cheese instead of American cheese?
ReplyDeleteI don't think Velveeta would work. It's too soft, number 1, and number 2 it's NOT really cheese.
DeleteI always use velveeta cheese and that is always what my moma used
DeleteI use Velveeta and sharp cheddar! It's delicious.
DeleteI always use Velveeta and sharp cheddar. It's delicious!
DeleteYes you can. I'm from Kentucky and thats how I was taught to make it.its just creamier. You could add some grated cheese for texture. We don't use Worcester sauce but add just a bit of sugar. And a big Yes on Miracle Whip.
DeleteCan we get a pinterest link? You have these great recipes and facebook deletes most of my nonpersonal posts in short order so boom my recipes are gone. On pinterest they are there when I want them!
ReplyDeleteThere is a "PIN" button up at top left of the recipe. You can also follow her on pinterest through her follow me on pinterest button to the right of the recipe.
DeleteYou can also send it to yourself in a Private Message. I have all of my recipes kept like that and it's so easy to go to when I need one!
DeleteTry clicking on the link to pull up the recipe and then bookmark the recipe and then save.
DeleteOpen them in the Internet and then you will be able to pin your favorite recipes in your favorite board on Penterest.
Deletethis stuff is too expensive to buy ready made and thank you for this another great recipe!
ReplyDeleteI always use Miracle Whip and I add chopped up sweet pickles. No Worcestershire sauce but add about a tablespoon of sugar. Mix well and chill before serving.
ReplyDeleteNever heard of pickles in pimiento cheese.
DeleteI like a few dashes of Louisiana Hot sauce, gives it a good taste, no Worcestershire.
DeleteMy grandmother put sweet pickle relish in her pimento cheese.
DeleteCan't wait to try this
ReplyDeleteWorstirsire sauce? Never made it with that but I have added cream cheese
ReplyDeleteNow you've got me cravin pimento cheese.What's the other recipe she uses Miracle Whip in?
ReplyDeleteAmerican, not cheddar???
ReplyDeleteIs american cheese like velvetta or like kraft singles. Sorry about the name drops but which one is american cheese.
ReplyDeleteAmerican cheese is like Kraft singles. It is even better with old fashioned Colby cheese!!
DeleteWhere do you find grated American cheese?
ReplyDeleteI have an old-fashioned food grinder I put my cheese through.
DeleteIt's better to grate it yourself. The pre-grated stuff is tossed with something (corn starch maybe?) to keep it from clumping up.
DeleteThe pre grated cheese is tossed with cellulose. That ingredient comes from wood pulp😳
DeleteSeveral years ago , I began a quest to find the best pc recipe and and I have never seen anything quite like this. I will be trying it soon!
ReplyDeleteYummy! I copied and printed. Can't wait to make. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteDo you use the whole jar of pimento, juice and all? Or is it drained first?
ReplyDeleteDrain the pimento..
DeleteI put Mayo and Miracle Whip in mine...and cream cheese...and seasoned salt, garlic salt and lemon pepper.
ReplyDeleteBeing from northern BC, Canada, I have never tasted this? honestly, is it good, do you eat it by its self or put it on a burger or something?
ReplyDeleteBest on bread for a sandwich but would probably be good on burger too.
DeleteCan be used as an appetizer!
DeleteMy grandmother always spread some Pimento cheese inside celery stalks for her relish tray. Cut celery stalk in lengths that are
easy to handle.
Laurie:
DeleteI lived 20 years in Alabama. Now in B.C. Pimento cheese sandwiches are delicious!
Also good with crackers or chips.
DeleteI stuff my burgers with Pimento Cheese...Then grill 4 minutes on each side...Be sure to seal burgers good!!!
DeleteHi and thanks for the recipe....I definitely am going to try it!
ReplyDeleteI am wondering about the 1/4 cup chopped pimento, though....are you referring to pimento in a jar..with a liquid to drain off?
yes
DeleteI would love to use make this I love pimento cheese, but it won't taste as good without miracle whip I not to sure, last year I would of rushed out and got everything, but they changed the formula of the miracle sweet it tastes sweeter now and I don't like that new taste.
ReplyDeleteI had a grilled pimento cheese spread sandwich the other day....it was the BOMB-DIGITY!
ReplyDeletewhat kind of American Cheese ? Only know the sliced kind .
ReplyDeleteI love Pimento Cheese have had it all my life seeing we are from Texas. But I have always used Mayo and Grated Chedder Cheese in mine. It is just whatever you grew up on. I even Grate my own Cheese....
ReplyDeleteI agree, altho I sometimes use finely grated mild cheddar in mine. I use a lot more mayonnaise & pimentos than most recipes call for & also no salt, since cheese & mayonnaise are both salty.
DeleteI have used Miracle Whip for years, but am trying to use fewer foods that have high fructose corn syrup - so mayo it is, but it has to be Duke's! My husband's aunt put marshmallows (chopped up) in hers and it was delicious! I use pickle relish, maybe some onion, occasionally some chopped pecans, plus the pimentos, and I like to grate my own cheese. It's just better than the pre-grated. Mama always used sharp cheddar, but I like to combine that with Colby. Shoot, I'm going to have to make some tomorrow! :-)
DeleteUse sharp cheddar and add grated onion. Delish!
ReplyDeleteYou can get American cheese in chunks in the deli usually. 5 cups grated should be about 10 oz.
ReplyDeleteAmerica's Test Kitchen said that the secret ingredient was a little bit of the vinegar from pickle relish. I'll give it a shot next time.
My sister in law makes great pimento cheese.....she uses half grated velveeta and half grated cheddar, pimentos and miracle whip. Yummy.
ReplyDeleteI use Velveeta, pimentos with their juice, and Kraft Mayo, whip it really good with my mixer, then stir in cheddar cheese and grade Parmesan. My family and friends love it. My kids love it with Frito scoops!
ReplyDeleteKathy how long will this last in fridge. Thanks, I am a huge fan and share your recipes all the time! My friends here in Cali LOVE Pig Picin' Cake!,,
ReplyDeleteI use mayonnaise and add a little apple cider vinegar to the recipe......gives it the tang it needs. Otherwise, my recipe is the same as yours.
ReplyDeleteY'all got my mouth watering!!! LOL! :)
ReplyDeleteDo you use deli cheese and put through a meat grinder to make this? I just don't like the packaged shredded cheese bought in stores.
ReplyDeleteIf you can buy it by the block, buy that and grate it yourself. If they don't have it like that in your area, buy a piece, unsliced in the deli and grate it.
DeleteWhere can you buy pimentos?
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