pimento cheese

noun

Definition of pimento cheese

: a Neufchâtel, process, cream, or occasionally cheddar cheese to which ground pimientos have been added

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The place is open until 3 a.m. Joella's Hot Chicken The chicken, yes, but the creamy, crispy, can't-stop-eating this, better-order-one-to-go moment is the chicken and pimento cheese sandwich. — Liz Biro, Indianapolis Star, "Here are all the new fried chicken restaurants in Indianapolis," 6 July 2018 The spicy chicken sandwich ($16) is a better option between bread, largely thanks to pimento cheese and the inclusion of pickles. — Mark Kurlyandchik, Detroit Free Press, "Restaurant Review: Detroit's Empire Kitchen & Cocktails has no clothes," 12 July 2018 To serve, top bun with burger patty, pimento cheese, onions, pickles and mayonnaise. — Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, "Celebrate Fourth of July with these Louisville chef throwback recipes," 2 July 2018 These pack braised beef, pimento cheese and Wickles pickles between two adorably miniature buns. — Andy Staples, SI.com, "Turnaround Artist Dave Clawson and Wake Forest Are Cooking With Gas Now," 4 June 2018 Humans can try a free, limited-edition biscuit with honey butter, strawberry jam, and pimento cheese, as well as order from the regular dinner menu. — Kara Baskin, BostonGlobe.com, "Yappy hour comes to Sweet Cheeks," 28 June 2018 Wife Saver’s franchise owner Ted Godfrey attempted to recreate Rangos’ pimento cheese but came up short. — Lyndsey Matthews, Town & Country, "The Legend Behind the South’s Best Pimento Cheese," 10 Apr. 2017 The chewy, smoky bacon blends beautifully with the creamy pimento cheese. — Andy Staples, SI.com, "Kirby Smart Won't Let the Search for New Leaders Change Georgia's End Goal," 26 Mar. 2018 For food options, think slightly elevated pub standards, like a creamy pimento cheese dip ($10) and brisket nachos ($14) topped with corn and black beans. — Emma Krupp, RedEye Chicago, "Summer 2018 guide to Chicago's Riverwalk," 7 June 2018

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