13 Ways with Pimiento Cheese

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Pimiento Cheese-Bacon Burger

Dress up our Best Beef Burgers with fresh herbs and a hearty scoop of pimiento cheese and bacon.

Recipe: Pimiento Cheese-Bacon Burger

$Baked Tex-Mex Pimiento Cheese Dip$

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Baked Tex-Mex Pimiento Cheese Dip

This warm dip combines undeniably Southern pimiento cheese with a Tex-Mex kick. Serve with French bread cubes.

Recipe: Baked Tex-Mex Pimiento Cheese Dip

Pimiento Cheese-Stuffed Fried Chicken

This award-winning recipe takes ordinary fried chicken up a notch by melting pimiento cheese inside the chicken breasts. Garnish with freshly chopped chives and enjoy.

Recipe: Pimiento Cheese-Stuffed Fried Chicken

Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontazs

Grilled Pimiento Cheese Sandwich

Take your normal grilled cheese sandwich up a notch with this classic pimiento cheese recipe instead of just plain Cheddar.

Recipe: Grilled Pimiento Cheese Sandwiches

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Pimiento Cheese Biscuit

A true Southern combination, Cornbread Biscuits are piled with a dollop of pimiento cheese, crisp bacon, and pickled jalapeños.

Recipe: Pimiento Cheese Biscuit

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Macaroni-and-Pimiento Cheese Bites

Wow family and friends with these easy party poppers. You can also bake the mixture in a casserole dish and use the breadcrumb coating as a crispy topping.

Recipe: Macaroni-and-Pimiento Cheese Bites

Smoky “Pimiento” Cheese Sandwiches

Smoked Cheddar and Gouda cheeses and sun-dried tomatoes provide a terrific twist on traditional pimiento. Spread on sourdough and dark wheat bread and cut into smaller sandwiches for easy pickup. Serve with grapes and apples.

Recipe: Smoky “Pimiento” Cheese Sandwiches

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Pimiento Cheese Scones

A buttery-rich scone is nothing more than a glorified biscuit—made even more delicious with the addition of pimiento cheese.

Recipe: Pimiento Cheese Scones

New South Jalapeño Pimiento Cheese

The jalapeños in New South Jalapeño Pimiento Cheese get spicier overnight. Try pairing the milder version with sweet tea and the spicier version with longnecks for getting together with friends.

Recipe: New South Jalapeño Pimiento Cheese

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Pimiento Cheese Cookies

Sweet and savory make a perfect pairing in these party bites. We used Palmetto Cheese, a South Carolina favorite, to create a twist on cheese straws.

Recipe: Pimiento Cheese Cookies

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Smoky Pimiento Cheese Deviled Eggs

Chef Jason Hill of Atlanta’s Wisteria Restaurant combined two Southern standards into one exceptional deviled egg.

Recipe: Smoky Pimiento Cheese Deviled Eggs

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Pimiento Cheese Rolls

These are cheesy, buttery, and altogether addicting. They’re great in a bread basket, served alongside chili, or as an appetizer.

Recipe: Pimiento Cheese Rolls

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"Some Like It Hot" Pimiento Cheese Sandwich

Grill the mother of all pimiento cheese sandwiches by adding bacon and strawberry preserves for a sweet and cheesy treat. Better plan on second helpings—it’s that good!

Recipe: "Some Like It Hot" Grilled Pimiento Cheese Sandwiches