Comments on: Pimiento Cheese

By: Lana

Lana — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 13:21:04 +0000

Hi Doreen. We love our seafood here in Georgia, too! Pimiento cheese is a staple of southern food. Try it. You might like it!

By: Doreen Soine

Doreen Soine — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 18:28:14 +0000

Never heard of this! But then, I am from Washington. We like our seafood here! But I can hardley wait to try!

By: RaeDi

RaeDi — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:17:15 +0000

I have put pimientos on my shopping list….RaeDi

By: Tracey

Tracey — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 00:53:53 +0000

I use about half mayo, half cream cheese. Because it makes it more thick, I may be able to incorporate some of the pimento juice in, too. And I HIGHLY recommend putting pimento cheese on a burger hot off the grill (or out of the skillet) instead of sliced cheese.

By: musingegret

musingegret — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 23:17:18 +0000

I cream together a half-block of cream cheese with the 4 oz of pimientos and juice, add finely diced jalapenos (deseeded) and then the grated sharp cheddar to desired thickness. A dash of hot sauce never hurts either!

By: FoodScout

FoodScout — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 23:40:20 +0000

Yes, I serve it at room temperature, also, but always chill it overnight before the first serving. It turns out incredibly dense and spreadable. But you’re right, there are as many techniques and recipes for this as there are people. Your article is excellent and the pictures are terrific.

By: lanaann

lanaann — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 12:44:23 +0000

FoodScout – Thanks for the comment. However, I don’t like the way the juice thins out the pimiento cheese. I like mine quite thick and at room temperature. But, to each his own!

By: FoodScout

FoodScout — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 12:35:08 +0000

There’s lots of flavor in the pimento juice, so I never drain them, particularly a good brand like Mario. I use 4 ounces of pimentos per pound of cheese. Rule number 1 is to chill the pimento cheese overnight before serving to allow it to firm up and for the flavor to develop. A couple of very good deli restuarants clued me in on using the juice.

By: lanaann

lanaann — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 21:20:32 +0000

Do pick up some pimientos and try it. You’re sure to like it! Promise.

By: Muneeba

Muneeba — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 13:21:35 +0000

Unbelievably simple and delicious. Obviously I’ve had a deprived childhood ‘coz I never had pimento cheese sandwiches … *sob* … will have a word with mom abt that! And will grab a jar of pimentos on my next trip to the grocery store!