To muse upon mayo, pimentos, and sharp cheese.

[FoodFuser]

At no time in my youth did I e'er take for granted the daily availability of good pimento cheese.

My mama and aunts always kept a sweet tub on hand.

So now these days, do you buy it, or just how do you make it?

[FoodFuser]

And what of cracked pepper?

[smithareeny]

Sharp Cheddar, Hellmann's Mayo, Chopped Pimentos, Grated Onion & Worcestershire Sauce.

[viperlush]

First introduced to it this summer as a small bite at a restaurant's bar. Served with crackers and spicy pickled veggies. This fall tried to order a pimento cheese sandwich at a local vegetarian restaurant only to learn that it was a seasonal offering and not avaliable:(. Took it upon myself to make some.

Shredded sharp cheddar, 1/2 jar of pimento w/some juice, a spoonful of mayo, and a dash of siracha.

[Aabacus]

Hand grated (well, food processor grated) extra sharp cheddar, pimentos until I'm happy with the color and flavor, a few drobs of mayo until it spreads flawlessly....
Then....
Bread
Hamburgers
Hot Dogs
Crackers
Etc.

I even got my 11 year old hooked on it...the tradition continues!

[jmckee]

The late Reynolds Price wrote about this dish -- mayo, pimentos, and grated cheddar. If you can find his little essay, it's worth reading (I have it in "A Gracious Plenty" from the Southern Foodways Alliance).

[Cathy]

Similar to the above recipes: Sharp cheddar, pimentoes (whole and chopped) (either cream cheese or mayo, depending on what is in the fridge) plus horseradish.

[Michelly]

I use Saveur Faire's recipe:
1/2 lb extra sharp cheddar, finely grated, 4 oz pimentos, drained and diced, 4 oz block cream cheese, rm. temp., 3/8 c mayo, 1 t garlic salt, 1/8 t (or more) cayenne
Beat until smooth, about 1 minute. Makes 2 c.

I try not to make it that often because then I EAT THE WHOLE THING!

[jmcarthur8]

Sharp cheddar, chopped roasted red peppers and Duke's. That's all. I've lived in Georgia long enough to know not to mess with perfection.

[jlhinwa]

We just rediscovered the joy of pimento cheese when my husband decided to make some. Mayo, jar of pimentos and sharp cheddar. Not sure what else he put in it but it was quite tasty and one of those "blast from the past" moments of pure food bliss.

[lawhound05]

Definitely make it - it's easy, and so much better than store bought. Shred some sharp cheddar, a small jar of pimentos (drained), a few dashes of hot sauce, a smidge of chopped garlic, and a couple or three tablespoons of Blue Plate mayo, just enough to hold it all together. Heaven!

[suburban_mom]

My recipe is close to this but I use cayenne instead of hot sauce. I have a group of friends who insist I make it for our girls nights.