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    Home > Appetizers and Beverages > Smoky Homemade Pimento Cheese Spread Recipe

    Smoky Homemade Pimento Cheese Spread Recipe

    Published: Oct 15, 2010 · Modified: Aug 18, 2022 by Lea Ann Brown · This post may contain affiliate links

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    smoky pimento cheese spread with crackers

    Chipotle peppers kick up this homemade Pimento Cheese Spread for a sassy appetizer treat. You’ll never buy store bought again.

    Chipotle peppers kick up this homemade Smoky Pimento Cheese Spread.

    Looking for a great little cracker and spread idea to impress your football watching guests this weekend?  Take a look at this one.

    I think I tried bottled Pimento Cheese Spread once and promptly filed it in the “didn’t like” section of my mental food file. When Larry over at Big Dude’s Eclectic Ramblings posted his wife Bev’s Homemade Pimento Cheese Dip.

    The recipe looked so good that I knew I had to give it 2nd chance. His sentiments to my comment was “warning, you’ll never buy store-bought again”.   Sold!

    With its hearty flavor and served with crackers, this would be a great addition to any tailgating party, or with its slight heat, a nice warm-up appetizer to a chili dinner with friends. This even works nice as a spread to compliment a good sandwich. Let’s take a look.

    Bev’s pimento cheese spread recipe was more about directions that an exact accounting of ingredients, so here’s what I did with ingredients I had on hand.

    Lots of grated cheese = divine.

    I found Italian bull horn and pimento peppers at our farmer’s market.  You can also use roasted red bell pepper from the olive bar or a jar of pimentos. If you’re using a purchased roasted red pepper, grab the biggest one you can find.

    Recipe for Smoky Pimento Cheese Spread

    I love the smoky flavor the chipotle peppers add not to mention the sweet earthy flavor that the roasted pimentos and bullhorns bring to the party.  I took it to an afternoon barbecue and I think it lasted all of ten minutes…and we’re even were a polite bunch!

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    I hope you give this pimento cheese dip recipe a try, and if you do, please come back and leave a comment and give the recipe a star rating. I value your opinion and love to hear from my readers.

    Chipotle peppers kick up this homemade Smoky Pimento Cheese Spread.

    Smoky Pimento Cheese Spread Recipe

    Homemade Smoky Pimento Cheese Spread Recipe
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Appetizer Recipes
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 289kcal
    Author: Lea Ann Brown

    Ingredients

    • 1 Cup shredded White Tillamook Cheddar shredded
    • 1 Cup shredded Sharp Yellow Tillamook Cheddar
    • 2 roasted Italian Bullhorn red peppers peeled and chopped or 1 large roasted red bell pepper jarred or from the olive bar
    • 1 roasted pimento or one small jar – drained, peeled and chopped
    • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
    • 2 – 3 Chipotle peppers in adobo chopped, deveined and seeded to avoid too much heat
    • 1/2 teaspoon dried chopped onion
    • salt and pepper to taste
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    Instructions

    • Grate both cheeses and place in a large bowl. Roast bell peppers until charred and then place in a plastic bag to cool. When you’re able to handle them, peel off the charred skins and chop. Or use jarred or purchased roasted red bell pepper and jarred pimento. Add them to the cheese along with the rest of the ingredients and mix well. Serve with crackers.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 289kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 680mg | Potassium: 55mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1079IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 277mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Smoky Homemade Pimento Cheese Spread  … It’s What’s for a Party.

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    Comments

    1. My Carolina Kitchen says

      October 24, 2010 at 12:37 pm

      Lea Ann, I adore pimento cheese and as a child from the south, I grew up with a fresh jar of my mother’s homemade pimento cheese in our refrigerator always conveniently sitting there waiting for me. I have never, ever in my life used store bought pimento cheese and the few times I’ve sampled it in the supermarket, it was way too sweet for me.

      I saw Bev’s pimento cheese on Larry’s blog and made a note to try it, but somehow never got around to it. It looks heavenly. The chipotles have to give this recipe a great kick.

      I’m not familiar with the Italian Bullhorn red pepper. Could I use a roasted red pepper? Are the tastes similar? I’m dying to give this recipe a try.
      Sam

      Reply
    2. Dave says

      October 19, 2010 at 7:47 pm

      This is SO showing up on my table for our New Year’s party. Thanks!

      Reply
      • leaannbrown says

        October 20, 2010 at 11:30 am

        Good idea Dave! I do believe it would make a great little NY celebration treat. As always thanks for stopping by.

        Reply
    3. Recipe Maven says

      October 19, 2010 at 1:28 pm

      Fabulous! Stumbled this AND linked on my Facebook page (Recipe Maven.)

      Reply
    4. Kristi Rimkus says

      October 19, 2010 at 3:52 am

      My mom loves this spread. I can’t wait to switch her over. That processed spread is horrible!

      Reply
    5. Chris says

      October 19, 2010 at 2:56 am

      Chipotle and smoky are my kind of flavors….as if you didn’t know that! I like this one.

      Reply
    6. Steph@PlainChicken says

      October 18, 2010 at 1:22 am

      We had pimento cheese sandwiches at our tailgate on Saturday. We’ll have to try this recipe – it sounds great!!

      Reply
      • leaannbrown says

        October 18, 2010 at 1:16 pm

        I liked the chipolte in adobo addition. Really kicked it up a notch.

        Reply
    7. Barbara says

      October 17, 2010 at 12:17 pm

      Oh Lea Ann, you are so right! That bottled stuff would put you off pimento spread for life! I’m so pleased you found a lovely homemade dip we can all enjoy. This sounds fabulous and I love the roasted pepper addition.

      Reply
    8. Angie's Recipes says

      October 17, 2010 at 7:21 am

      This looks really great! Love the chunky spread.

      Reply
    9. Betty @ scrambled hen fruit says

      October 17, 2010 at 4:37 am

      I like homemade pimento cheese, but your version with those roasted peppers looks like something I could seriously love! I will definitely try this. 🙂

      Reply
    10. Karen Harris says

      October 16, 2010 at 10:22 pm

      Hi Leann! I can’t wait to see the cookbook. I’m still waiting on mine, aaarrrggghhh! Thank you so much for following my blog. I can’t wait to see your recipe. I actually live in Castle Pines North so we are probably neighbors. You pimento cheese spread looks delicious.

      Reply
    11. Carol says

      October 16, 2010 at 11:10 pm

      Thanks for the visit to my blog. Glad you found me so I could find you! Love the looks of the recipe, especially chipotle and roasted peppers, and this one looks fantastic!

      Reply
    12. girlichef says

      October 16, 2010 at 10:50 pm

      This sounds KILLER!! I’m saving it and making it for the next family holiday get together…YUM! 🙂

      Reply
    13. Joanne says

      October 16, 2010 at 10:24 am

      I’ve never ahd it, but from what I hear, homemade pimiento cannot even compare to storebought. Yours sounds delicious. I really should give it a try!

      Reply
      • leaannbrown says

        October 16, 2010 at 11:40 am

        Thanks Joanne.

        Reply
    14. dan says

      October 16, 2010 at 12:42 pm

      Ooooh. I gotta have some. That was cruel to post this on a fall football weekend. Now I have to try and make it.

      I saw that guy from Tillamook Cheese sitting on a bench the other day. He asked with an easy smile if I needed directions back to that lighthouse.

      Reply
      • leaannbrown says

        October 16, 2010 at 4:38 pm

        Too funny Dan! He must be stalking you.

        Reply
    15. Marla says

      October 16, 2010 at 2:43 am

      Tillamook cheddar is the best! This looks really good.

      Reply
      • leaannbrown says

        October 16, 2010 at 11:39 am

        I agree Marla. Every once in awhile, Whole Foods will have a big block of my favorite aged Tillamook on sale.

        Reply
    16. Donna says

      October 15, 2010 at 11:08 pm

      Thanks for the appy idea. Im bringing it to my friends Halloween bash!!

      Reply
      • leaannbrown says

        October 16, 2010 at 11:39 am

        As always, thanks for stopping by and the comment Donna. Glad to have you back amongst us.

        Reply
    17. Karen says

      October 15, 2010 at 10:31 pm

      This sounds like a very tasty dip. I love anything with chipotle peppers in adobo. And the smokiness of the other peppers must add great flavor. Great idea!

      Reply
      • leaannbrown says

        October 16, 2010 at 11:38 am

        Chipotle peppers in adobo are certainly a great addition for many things. Making my chipotle sliders tomorrow for a football crowd. mmmm

        Reply
    18. Larry says

      October 15, 2010 at 10:31 pm

      Thanks for the shout out – you kicked it up with the fresh roasted pimentoes. Looks great.

      Reply
      • leaannbrown says

        October 16, 2010 at 11:37 am

        Thanks to you and Bev for the recipe.

        Reply
    19. Vickie says

      October 15, 2010 at 6:47 pm

      Wow – I’ve always just made the plain stuff without the smoky flavors. You can bet I’ll be trying this one really soon. What a great idea! Nice shot of those beautiful roasted peppers, too.

      Reply
      • leaannbrown says

        October 16, 2010 at 11:37 am

        Thanks Vickie. I did taste it before I added the chipotle and decided it needed a kick. I just love that I’ve been able to find fresh pimento peppers. I’ve got a couple more roasted and in the freezer for a rainy day.

        Reply

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