Brenda Gantt Pimento Cheese Recipe

August 9, 2025
Brenda Gantt Pimento Cheese Recipe

The Brenda Gantt Pimento Cheese Recipe is a simple Southern dish everyone loves. This creamy cheese spread uses just a few ingredients.

People call it “Southern caviar” because it tastes so good. Brenda Gantt shows us the old way to make it.

This Brenda Gantt Pimento Cheese Recipe beats store-bought versions every time. It uses fresh cheese and real ingredients.

You can eat it on crackers, make sandwiches, or cook with it. Perfect for parties and family dinners.

My First Time

I found the Brenda Gantt Pimento Cheese Recipe online. Brenda’s cooking videos are fun to watch.

She tells great stories while cooking. After trying many recipes, this became my favorite. It has perfect taste and feel.

Brenda Gantt Pimento Cheese Recipe

What You Need

Tools:

  • Large bowl
  • Cheese grater
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups

Ingredients:

  • 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese
  • 4 oz white cheddar cheese
  • 1 jar diced pimentos (4 oz)
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons pimento juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper

How to Make

  1. Grate both cheeses into bowl.
  2. Drain pimentos. Save the juice.
  3. Add pimentos to cheese.
  4. Mix mayonnaise with pimento juice.
  5. Add spices to mayonnaise.
  6. Pour over cheese and pimentos.
  7. Mix gently with spoon.
  8. Taste and add salt.
  9. Put in fridge one hour.
  10. Serve cold or warm.

Recipe Tips

  1. Use fresh grated cheese for best taste.
  2. Don’t mix too hard.
  3. Save pimento juice for flavor.
  4. Let it sit before serving.
  5. Use good mayonnaise like Duke’s.

Serve With Brenda Gantt Pimento Cheese Recipe

Grilled Sandwiches: Spread on bread and grill golden. Great lunch food.

Crackers: Serve with Ritz crackers. Perfect party snack.

Fresh Vegetables: Eat with celery and peppers. Healthy choice.

Burgers: Put on hamburgers for Southern taste. Amazing flavor.

Stuffed Eggs: Mix with egg yolks for party eggs. Everyone loves them.

Mac and Cheese: Add to pasta for rich dish. Ultimate comfort food.

Storage Tips

Keep Brenda Gantt Pimento Cheese Recipe in fridge up to one week. Use clean spoon each time. Let it warm up before serving for best taste. You can freeze it for three months.

Conclusion

This Brenda Gantt Pimento Cheese Recipe brings true Southern cooking home. It’s easy to make and tastes much better than store types.

Great for any meal or party. Everyone will ask for this recipe when they try it.

Brenda Gantt Pimento Cheese Recipe

Brenda Gantt Pimento Cheese Recipe

John
The Brenda Gantt Pimento Cheese Recipe is a simple Southern dish everyone loves. This creamy cheese spread uses just a few ingredients.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American, Southern
Servings 8
Calories 180 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese
  • 4 oz white cheddar cheese
  • 1 jar diced pimentos 4 oz
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons pimento juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions
 

  • Grate both cheeses into bowl.
  • Drain pimentos. Save the juice.
  • Add pimentos to cheese.
  • Mix mayonnaise with pimento juice.
  • Add spices to mayonnaise.
  • Pour over cheese and pimentos.
  • Mix gently with spoon.
  • Taste and add salt.
  • Put in fridge one hour.
  • Serve cold or warm.

Notes

  • Use fresh grated cheese for best taste.
  • Don’t mix too hard.
  • Save pimento juice for flavor.
  • Let it sit before serving.
  • Use good mayonnaise like Duke’s.
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