Pimento Cheese Salad Recipes

PIMENTO CHEESE CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, yogurt, shredded cheddar, pimientos, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika in a mixing bowl and stir until mixed. Add the shredded chicken and stir with a fork until well combined. Sprinkle on salt and black pepper, to taste.

PIMENTO CHEESE MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and cool.
• Combine cooled pasta with remaining ingredients in a large bowl.
• Cover and chill before serving.

PIMENTO PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the elbow macaroni 1 minute shy of the directions on the box then drain (don't rinse) and let cool for 10 minutes.
• In a large bowl mix the pimento peppers, cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, cayenne pepper and kosher salt well then add in the pasta and toss until combined.

PIMENTO CHEESE

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of your stand mixer, combine the cheddar, cream cheese, pimento peppers, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper and jalapeño (if using), and several twists of black pepper.
• Beat the mixture together with a hand mixer, your stand mixer, or by hand with a sturdy wooden spoon or spatula. Beat until the mixture is thoroughly combined.
• Taste, and add more black pepper if desired, and/or salt for more overall flavor (I usually add a pinch of two). If you'd like your pimento cheese to have more of a kick, add another pinch of cayenne. Blend again.
• Transfer the mixture to a smaller serving bowl. Serve your pimento cheese immediately, or chill it in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Pimento cheese hardens as it cools; let it rest for 30 minutes at room temperature to soften.

PIMENTO-CHEESE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Toss pasta with cheese in large bowl.
• Mix all remaining ingredients except chives until blended.
• Add mayo mixture to pasta mixture; mix lightly.
• Sprinkle with chives.

QUICK AND EASY PIMENTO CHEESE

Steps:

• In a medium bowl combine Cheddar cheese, Colby cheese, pimentos, creamy salad dressing, salt and pepper. Add more or less creamy salad dressing to achieve desired texture. Mix well.

PIMENTO CHEESE HAM SALAD

Steps:

• Add all ingredients to a mixing bowl. Mix together with a spatula or wooden spoon until well combined.
• Refrigerate in an air-tight container for at least one hour before serving. Can be kept in the refrigerator for
• up to three days.

PIMENTO CHEESE MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted boiling water to a rolling boil. Add the macaroni and cook until al dente, about 1 minute less than package directions suggest.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, mix the cream cheese, mayonnaise, pimento peppers, Cheddar, chives, smoked paprika, garlic, hot sauce and a pinch of salt and black pepper together until thoroughly combined.
• Transfer the cooked macaroni directly to the large bowl with the cheese mixture and mix until everything is thoroughly combined. Fold in the red bell pepper and garnish with more smoked paprika. Serve immediately or chill in the fridge until ready to serve.

CHRIS

Steps:

• Cook the macaroni according to the instructions on the package. Remember to add salt to the water once it reaches a boil.
• Meanwhile, make the pimento cheese. Add the grated cheddar cheese, mayo, pickle and hot sauce to a food processor and blend well.
• When the pasta is done, drain the liquid. Add the hot pasta to a large bowl along with 3 tablespoon of pickle brine. Gently stir with a spatula to coat. After 5 minutes, add 2 more tablespoons of pickle brine and gently stir again. Let cool for at least 15 minutes.
• Add the pimento cheese sauce to the pasta. Gently toss with a spatula until each noodle is well coated in sauce. Taste. Add black pepper and more hot sauce if you like. Garnish with green onions or chives. Serve cold or at room temperature.

PIMENTO CHEESE SALAD

Steps:

• Chop cheese, using a food processor. Add all other ingredients, except crackers and mix well. Add a small amount of crushed saltines crackers to lighten the cheese taste, if needed. Chill.