Aunt Erma Lee's Smooth and Creamy Pimento Cheese

Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Servings: 44
Yield: 44 servings

Description

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

Ingredients

1 (2 pound) loaf processed cheese food (such as Velveeta®), cut into 8 pieces
2 (7 ounce) jars pimento peppers, drained and chopped
1/4 cup tarragon vinegar
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup white sugar

Directions

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