| Jimmy Bridges’ Famous Pimento Cheese |
Author: Nicole
Ingredients
- 20 ounces (1-1/4 pound) extra sharp yellow cheddar cheese (preferably Cracker Barrel) (see Notes)
- 8 ounces minced pimento with juice (see Notes)
- 3 tablespoons Durkee Famous Sauce (see Notes)
- 2 tablespoons Miracle Whip (see Notes)
- 2 tablespoons Marzetti Original Slaw Dressing (see Notes)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
- Serve with Club Crackers (see Notes) or plain gluten-free crackers
Instructions
- Using a box grater or grating attachment for a food processor, grate cheddar cheese and add to a large bowl.
- Add minced pimento and stir well with a rubber spatula.
- In a small bowl, stir Durkee Famous Sauce, Miracle Whip, Marzetti Original Slaw Dressing, sugar and cayenne pepper.
- Add the sauce to the large bowl. Stir well.
- Cover the cheese mixture and store in the refrigerator to allow flavors to blend, ideally overnight (the cheese mixture is better the next day).
- Serve with club crackers. The cheese mixture keeps for up to a week (but it likely will not last that long!).
Notes
* Any extra sharp yellow cheddar will work but Cracker Barrel is preferred. You can substitute Cabot or store brand blocks of cheese. Do not use pre-shredded cheese as it contains an anti-caking ingredient. Please take the time to grate it yourself.
* If you can’t find minced pimento, mince the pimento prior to adding to the cheese. Don’t forget to save the juice.
* I used to be able to find Durkee Famous Sauce in my local grocery stores. Recently I’ve had to order it from Amazon.
* As tempting as it might be, do not substitute traditional mayonnaise for Miracle Whip. They just are not the same thing.
* I have only used the Marzetti Original Slaw Dressing from the refrigerated section although I see that there is now a shelf-stable version.
* Use a plain cracker such as Club Crackers for serving.
* If you can’t find minced pimento, mince the pimento prior to adding to the cheese. Don’t forget to save the juice.
* I used to be able to find Durkee Famous Sauce in my local grocery stores. Recently I’ve had to order it from Amazon.
* As tempting as it might be, do not substitute traditional mayonnaise for Miracle Whip. They just are not the same thing.
* I have only used the Marzetti Original Slaw Dressing from the refrigerated section although I see that there is now a shelf-stable version.
* Use a plain cracker such as Club Crackers for serving.
Recipe by Riegl Palate at https://www.rieglpalate.com/jimmy-bridges-famous-pimento-cheese/