This southern 3-ingredient pimento cheese is the dish my sister begs me to bring to every spring gathering. It’s creamy, sharp, and a little nostalgic—exactly what you want next to a bowl of crackers on a picnic table. Classic pimento cheese comes from the American South, but this version is stripped down to just three everyday ingredients so it fits right into a busy week. No fancy equipment, no extra chopping beyond opening a jar, and it still tastes like something you’d find at a church potluck or family reunion.
Serve this pimento cheese in a pretty glass bowl surrounded by buttery crackers, celery sticks, and sliced cucumbers. It’s also perfect spread thick on soft white bread for simple tea sandwiches, or scooped onto toasted baguette slices. For something a little more substantial, tuck it into a grilled cheese or melt a spoonful on top of a hot burger. I like to keep a batch in the fridge during spring for easy snacking, quick lunches, and last-minute entertaining.
Southern 3-Ingredient Pimento Cheese
Servings: 8
Ingredients
8 oz sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
1 cup mayonnaise
1 (4 oz) jar diced pimentos, well drained
