This pimento cheese recipe gets baked until it’s ooey gooey delicious!
Are you guys noticing a theme here?
Like, maybe a cheese theme? A pimento cheese recipe theme, to be exact?
I love the stuff. Can’t help myself.
It’s weird, because I didn’t actually grow up in the south and this definitely seems to be a Southern Thing. But, you know what? I pretend to be southern. Because sweet baby Jesus, they have the good food.
So, I took pimento cheese and popped it in the little Pyrex dish that I stole from my mama a few years ago (shhh!) and then I baked it to warm and creamy perfection. You won’t be able to help but fall in love with this cheesy goodness.
It’s perfect for a chilly night in front of the TV or for game day when you’ve got a bunch of shouty men around.
For more pimento cheese recipes, check out my pimento cheese pizza, fried green tomato and pimento grilled cheese sandwich, and my pimento cheese biscuits.
I made you a little video to show just how easy this pimento cheese recipe really is. Because, let’s be real. That stuff in the tub at the store? Nasty. If it’s all you’ve ever tried and you think you don’t like pimento cheese, I beg of you to try this homemade version! Promise it’s better.
Be sure to try this with Ritz crackers or little slices of French bread. It’d be pretty good on celery too.
Baked Pimento Cheese
Ingredients
- 4 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- 1 cup cheddar cheese freshly grated
- 1 cup Pepper Jack freshly grated
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 to 3 tablespoons jarred diced pimento
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Add all ingredients to a mixing bowl and stir until well combined.
- Spoon into a small baking dish and bake for 15 minutes or until melted and warm.
- Serve with crackers, bread, or fresh veggies.
Jen L says
Do you drain the pimento jar?
Karly says
Yes, we do.
Sue Hollingsworth says
I am for sure going to try this recipe. I like store bought pimento cheese so I know this is going to be awesome.
Karly says
Oh gosh, it’s so good! Hope you love it!
Michelle says
This dip is amazing! I made it once for a party & my family fell in love with it. Now it’s a most have at dinner parties, as an appetizer, sleep overs & holidays!!! All of my friends have asked for this recipe & I’m always happy to tell them about Buns in my Oven recipes! Thank you for sharing!
Karly says
Thanks so much, Michelle! So glad it’s a hit!
Sara says
Has anybody tried to keep warm in a crockpot? I’m looking for a workplace appetizer potluck. 🙂
Karly says
I think that would work fine. 🙂
Michelle says
This is delicious with Doritos or Frito Scoops! My kids love it! They ask me to make it when friends are coming over or my daughter is having a PJ Party! Always a crowd pleaser!!
Teresa says
I made this with Dukes mayo and shredded cheddar in a bag, it is very good but salty. I think next time I will reduce the salt.
Michelle says
The recipe calls for salt, but I leave it out for just that reason. It will taste too salty!
K. Jay says
New to this site, but loving it! Could you make this one as a cold pimento cheese or is there a diff recipe you’d recommend for that?
Karly says
Yep, this is the exact recipe I use for cold. 🙂
Kathy Austin says
Try adding a few diced green olives. Takes it to the next level!
Karly says
Um, that sounds AMAZING. 🙂
Stephanie says
THIS is my next party recipe for sure! I have a cheese obsession, and this is PERFECT…. I’m always on the lookout for something different. Thanks for the inspiration, those pictures are killing me!!
Eddie says
I’ve made this twice and it’s very good. But it looks nothing like the pic it has a lot of clear ligiud on top like grease or something. What am I doing wrong
Karly says
Hmm, it sounds like it might be grease from either the cheese or the mayo? I’m not sure as I haven’t had that problem. I normally use freshly grated Cabot or Kraft cheddar and Duke’s mayonnaise.
Eddie says
Tried a different brand creme cheese last night and it turned out awesome.. Thanks for the recipe.
Karly says
Yay! Glad you figured it out. 🙂
Joanne Lawrence says
Whata brand of creme cheese, don’t want greese.
Sue graham says
Send recipes
Sue graham says
Want recipe
Karly says
The recipe is above, in the gray recipe card.