Like all good foods, the South perfected pimento cheese.

Pimiento Cheese Cookies

Recipe:Pimiento Cheese Cookies

Sweet and savory baked into one treat.

Try swapping strawberry for your favorite jelly flavorperhaps even pepper jelly for an extra spicy cookie.

Pimento Cheese Sandwich

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Save some for an afternoon snack, or prepare these sausage balls for your next event.

Try topping a classic sandwich with an even more classic Southern spreadcreamy pimento cheese.

These sandwiches are cheese, creamy, and flavorful.

Pimiento Cheese Cookies

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When making the pasta, try undercooking it slightly because the creamy cheese sauce will finish the cooking perfectly.

Try topping with toast breadcrumbs for extra texture and flavor.

Basic Pimiento Cheese

Recipe:Basic Pimiento Cheese

Classic pimento cheese spread is perfect for any occasion.

Spicy Pimiento Cheese Sausage Balls

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For best results, use hand-shredded cheese instead of the pre-grated mixes.

Fried Chicken Sliders with Pimiento Cheese

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southern pimiento mac and cheese

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Basic Pimiento Cheese

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