The Perfect Jalapeno Pimento Cheese Recipe
We finally made the best ever homemade jalapeno pimento cheese dip! We tried a ton of recipes to get the perfect flavor and consistency for our fav dip! For more recipes like this see our Appetizer page.
Disclaimer: Please note that some of the links below are affiliate links and at no cost to you I will earn a commission if you purchase through those links. See my Disclosure + Privacy Policy for more info. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
⚡️NOTICE: Submitting forms for FREEBIES on this site too quickly can trigger our email spam filters. If you stop receiving your Freebie Delivery Emails, please try using a different email address, an incognito window, or you can Contact us to whitelist your email so you can receive them.
We tried a ton of pimento cheese recipes and finally found the perfect one to make my husband’s favorite spicy jalapeno pimento cheese dip taste amazing.
Let me start from the beginning, a few years ago, my husband created his favorite restaurant-style pimento cheese dip using the popular Palmetto brand jalapeno pimento cheese.
Then we move from the East Coast to the West Coast. We looked at Costco and checked all of the local grocery stores, only to find they do not carry Palmetto Pimento cheese in California.
Ok, so then we decided to order it online.
It came packed nicely in a freezer-type box, but since it came from across the country, the whole case we ordered arrived warm. As you know, it’s a huge no-no to eat warm mayonnaise. No worries, we let them know, and we tried again and got a good batch.
But what a pain it was to order it all of the time. So off we went to try to make the perfect pimento cheese recipe that will melt nicely and not separate or get oily after 10 or so minutes after warming.
Jalapeno Pimento Cheese Recipe
We found this recipe works famously for our spicy jalapeno pimento cheese dip but you can absolutely eat it the traditional way as a spread on a sandwich, or with crackers and veggies as an appetizer.
What’s the Secret?
We think it’s the cheese! We use Tillamook block cheese in this recipe. Everything from Tillamook is from straight heaven as far as we are concerned. They have the best tasting cheese, cream cheese, and their ice cream, oh it’s to die for!
The key is to have all the cheeses at room temperature and do not use pre-shredded cheese when making this.
If you do not have the Tillamook brand cheese in your area. You can always use your own favorite brand of cheese.
Jalapeno Pimento Cheese Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 oz half of an 8oz block sharp cheddar cheese (room temperature), freshly grated.
- 4 oz half of an 8oz block extra sharp white cheddar (room temperature), freshly grated.
- Do not use pre-shredded cheese
- 3 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 4 oz jar of diced pimentos, drained
- Approx. 2-3 tablespoons of mayonnaise. Use enough to get the consistency you like.
- 1 jalapeño pepper. De-seeded and diced
- ⅛ teaspoon onion powder
- ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste. It does not take much to season this recipe. Do not overdo it
- Optional 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne pepper or to taste to add an extra kick
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a medium-sized mixing bowl.
- Add 2-3 tablespoons of mayonnaise. Use enough to get the consistency you like and blend.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for a thicker consistency.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to a week.
NOTES
Nutrition
The nutrition info provided is only an estimate. See my nutrition disclaimer for more info on how the data is collected for recipes.
RECCOMENDED EQUIPMENT
Did you make this recipe?
We hope you will try our new recipe. For the cheese lovers, I also recommend this Slow Cooker Spinach Queso Dip by my friend Amanda.
Love this? Pin it!
