pimento cheese
noun
: a Neufchâtel, process, cream, or occasionally cheddar cheese to which ground pimientos have been added
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The sandwich features pimento cheese, mild pickled jalapeños and a drizzle of honey on a toasted bun.
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Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Syrah When Ruth Verijnikova, sommelier at Auld Alliance in Georgia thinks about pimento cheese, bacon is the first thing that comes to mind.
—Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 1 May 2026
Whip up the classic version or go with Martha’s hot crab and pimento cheese spread , served with seasonal crudités and rustic bread.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 26 Apr. 2026
The menu features crowd-pleasing staples like shrimp and grits, hush puppies, and pimento cheese, while more adventurous eaters can try fried alligator.
—Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2026
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Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Syrah When Ruth Verijnikova, sommelier at Auld Alliance in Georgia thinks about pimento cheese, bacon is the first thing that comes to mind.
—Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 1 May 2026
Whip up the classic version or go with Martha’s hot crab and pimento cheese spread , served with seasonal crudités and rustic bread.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 26 Apr. 2026
The menu features crowd-pleasing staples like shrimp and grits, hush puppies, and pimento cheese, while more adventurous eaters can try fried alligator.
—Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2026
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“Pimento cheese.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pimento%20cheese. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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