"Ladies Who Lunch" Pimiento Cheese

This recipe is the fancy kind of pimiento cheese that is perfect for classy brunches, baby showers, wedding showers, etc.  So pick out that perfect dress and put on your pearls, you've got pimiento cheese to eat and small talk to make.

"Ladies Who Lunch" Pimiento Cheese

Makes 8 half-sandwiches or 16 tea sandwiches
Time: 15 minutes plus overnight

Ingredients:

4 oz white cheddar cheese, shredded
4 oz fontina cheese, shredded
2 oz crumbled goat cheese
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
3/4 cup mayonnaise
3-4 oz diced pimientos, drained
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Combine the ingredients in a large bowl.  Refrigerate overnight.  Serve as a dip with crackers or as sandwiches.


Recipe adapted from Classic Southern Dishes

Spicy Pimento Cheese

Pimento cheese is a classic Southern sandwich, and I go crazy for it whenever I see it on a restaurant's menu.  Whether it's on top of a burger or toasted on white bread, pimento cheese is perfection all day, every day.  Now with this recipe, I can make it anytime I want, and you can too!  Craving satisfied.  

My dad sent me this recipe from AL.com where it was featured in a special on the Masters (pimento cheese is the official sandwich of the Masters – points for the sandwich, not for the golf).  

Spicy Pimento Cheese

Makes 3 cups (note: large amount, I only make half for a week of sandwiches)

Best if made the day before to allow the flavors to mingle

Ingredients:

2 cups extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

8 ounces cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup mayonnaise 

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

1/4 teaspoon onion powder

1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced

1 (4-ounce) jar of diced pimentos, drained

Salt and black pepper to taste

Directions:

Combine the ingredients in a jar and mix until well combined.  Season with salt and pepper.  Refrigerate overnight or at least for several hours before serving.

Recipe adapted from David Holloway, AL.com