Vegan Classic Pimento Cheese

Total time1 hr 15 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time0 min

This creamy, spreadable dip gets its bold flavor from sweet diced pimentos folded through a tangy, well-seasoned base, brightened with onion powder, garlic powder, and a kick of cayenne for warmth. A touch of Worcestershire-style depth and a pinch of black pepper round out the seasoning, while chilling the mixture for at least an hour lets everything meld into that classic, scoopable texture. It's rich and tangy in all the right ways, thick enough to hold its shape on a cracker and smooth enough to spread on a slice of bread. Freshly grating your base keeps the texture even and prevents any graininess, which is the real trick to nailing that old-school Southern spread consistency. This one's a genuinely satisfying option to keep in your vegan snack rotation for parties, potlucks, or an easy afternoon dip.

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Ingredients

8 servings

8 oz sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated
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Chef's tip
Shred it and warm it gently; dairy-free cheddar melts best baked into a dish.
4 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup mayonnaise
1 jar (4 oz) diced pimentos, drained
1 tsp worcestershire sauce
½ tsp onion powder
¼ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
¼ tsp black pepper
salt, to taste

For serving

crackers or sliced bread, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1
Grate the cheddar on the large holes of a box grater directly into a large mixing bowl. Freshly grated cheese blends more evenly than pre-shredded.
2
Add the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, drained pimentos, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne, and black pepper to the bowl.

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