The Velveeta Pimento cheese is my most tried and tested recipe for Pimento cheese. All the ingredients added to it are essential and no one can be skipped. Add the exact quantities of the seasonings and the garlic and the onion powder are a must.
I got this recipe from my aunt who was an expert in making Pimento cheese and she was used to following several different recipes. But this recipe was the best one which she passes to me and everyone liked it when I first made it.
Try out the most outclass and classic recipe of the Velveeta cheese Pimento as a side dish to have the most delicious food ever.
Ingredients for Velveeta Pimento Cheese
- 6 ounces of Cream cheese at room temperature
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 (4-ounce) jar of diced Pimentos
- 1/4 tablespoon Kosher salt
- 1/4 tablespoon onion powder
- 2 cups freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
Method to make the Velveeta Pimento Cheese
Firstly bring the diced Pimentos and drain them. After draining them, set them aside.
Bring a large mixing bowl and start adding all the ingredients one by one into it.
Firstly add the mayonnaise into the bowl and then add the cream cheese into this mayo which was kept at room temperature.
Stir and then pour some hot sauce into this mixture. Then start adding the seasonings one by one into the bowl mixture.
Sprinkle some salt and black pepper into it and then add the garlic powder and the onion powder at the same time.
Use an electric blender or beater to mix it and also keep the heat medium to high while blending.
Once well blended, you must bring both types of cheese and add this Parmesan cheese and the sharp cheddar cheese into the mixture. Also, add the Pimentos at the same time.
Put in the refrigerator and then after refrigeration for a longer period, you must serve your good textured Velveeta Pimento Cheese.
FAQs?
For how long the Pimento cheese can stay good?
The Pimento cheese will stay fresh in the refrigerator for at least 10-12 days. Make sure to keep it in the refrigerator in air-tight containers.
Can we freeze the Pimento cheese?
The Pimento cheese has really a long shelf life and is famous because of this feature. You can freeze it for 2-3 months if kept right in closed containers.
Velveeta Pimento Cheese Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 ounces of Cream cheese at room temperature
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 4-ounce jar of diced Pimentos
- 1/4 tablespoon Kosher salt
- 1/4 tablespoon onion powder
- 2 cups freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
Instructions
- Firstly bring the diced Pimentos and drain them. After draining them, set them aside.
- Bring a large mixing bowl and start adding all the ingredients one by one into it.
- Firstly add the mayonnaise into the bowl and then add the cream cheese into this mayo which was kept at room temperature.
- Stir and then pour some hot sauce into this mixture. Then start adding the seasonings one by one into the bowl mixture.
- Sprinkle some salt and black pepper into it and then add the garlic powder and the onion powder at the same time.
- Use an electric blender or beater to mix it and also keep the heat medium to high while blending.
- Once well blended, you must bring both types of cheese and add this Parmesan cheese and the sharp cheddar cheese into the mixture. Also, add the Pimentos at the same time.
- Put in the refrigerator and then after refrigeration for a longer period, you must serve your good textured Velveeta Pimento Cheese.
