Aunt Erma Lee's Smooth and Creamy Pimento Cheese

Pimento cheese is a classic item of the American southern kitchen. Make your own with processed cheese food, mayonnaise, and pimentos.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 93 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 (2 pound) loaf processed cheese food (such as Velveeta®), cut into 8 pieces
• 2 (7 ounce) jars pimento peppers, drained and chopped
• 0.25 cup white sugar
• 0.25 cup unsalted butter
• 0.25 cup mayonnaise
• 0.25 cup tarragon vinegar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine cheese food, pimento peppers, tarragon vinegar, mayonnaise, butter, and sugar in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over low-heat; cook, stirring occasionally, until the cheese and butter are melted completely, about 20 minutes.

Step 2

Pour mixture into sealable containers and refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving.