Pimento Cheese Spread is crazy good, super addicting, and a quick and easy appetizer! It’s a must-have at football parties, as well as Christmas and New Year’s! It’s a serious winner!
The first time my sister-in-law shared this cheese spread with us, we fell in love! I loved it and the ol’ hubby REALLY loved it. He loves it so much that he loses all self-control when I make it.
In my attempt to make sure I get my share, I whip up a batch while he’s gone. Then I store it in an empty Greek yogurt or Cool Whip container.
Please tell me I’m not the only one who saves millions of those things. I save each one with good intentions of sharing my scrumptious casseroles and such with my elderly neighbors. I have good intentions that don’t materialize, and I have about two boxes full of empty cottage cheese containers! It’s the thought that counts…right?
Anyway, back to the cheese spread. I make it and put it in an old container because my hubby won’t ever look in there. This is how I make sure I get my fair share of the divine and highly coveted cheese spread!
Yes, I’m greedy like that…and he loves it that much and can’t contain himself when he knows it’s in the fridge!
Seriously, it’s so easy to make this copycat Kraft pimento cheese spread. I lightened up this version from the original recipe by using lower-fat cream cheese. I’m not saying it’s fat-free, but every little bit helps!
We love it spread on crackers or celery sticks. Okay, I like it on celery sticks and the boys like it on crackers. That is they like it on crackers after they find out I’m hiding it in a cottage cheese container!
Eventually, I determine that I’ve had my share of the coveted pimento cheese dip and let my secret out! So whether you are planning on sharing or keeping the whole thing to yourself, you need to make this soon.
Seriously, it’s perfect for watching football games! Just save a little back for yourself because it will go fast! Just a little friendly advice:)
Pimento Cheese Spread Recipe
Ingredients
- 16 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- 8 ounce chive and onion cream cheese spread
- 2 5 ounce jars Kraft Old English cheese
- 1 5 ounce jar Kraft Pimento cheese
- 1 Tablespoon Sugar
- 2 Tablespoons dried onion
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients together. It's best to let it rest for a few hours, but you can serve it immediately too.
- Store leftovers in refrigerator.
Nutrition
Cindy Closset says
This is amazing!!! I made this recipe for the use of a sandwich spread for tea sandwiches. it wan a hit!!!! Thank you
Amy Engberson says
What a fun way to use this spread! I’m glad it was a hit!
Teresa says
Littleton, CO has it at King Soopers for $4.79 per jar, but it was $1 less during the holidays. I called Kraft to ask about it returning to other areas (I live in San Diego), and the rep told me they are working on redistribution, but a supply issue was making it slower.
Es says
I can’t find it anywhere near me and Amazon has it at $20 for 5oz jar or $35 for two. No way am I buying it!
Amy Engberson says
That’s crazy! I wouldn’t pay that much for it either. It’s about $3.00 in my area.
Lynne says
Kraft discontinued it!! No longer able to get it. Been using it for 53 yrs that was the wrong flavor to discontinue.
Amy Engberson says
I haven’t looked in stores for over a year. They do still sell it on Amazon. I’ll have to check in stores to see if I can find.
Jeanne says
That Kraft Pimento cheese is no longer available anywhere.
Amy Engberson says
I haven’t looked for it since last year at Christmas. That’s when I usually find it in the grocery store. I’m wondering if it’s a seasonal item?
Diana says
I was really excited to find this recipe, thinking is was a copycat recipe for the Kraft brand pimento spread. I live in Canada and we cannot get either the Kraft Old English spread or the Pimento spread. Thanks anyway…
Amy Engberson says
Hi Diana! This is definitely not a copycat recipe for Kraft pimento spread. It is really delicious though! You can buy Kraft Pimento Cheese from Amazon! {Affiliate Link}
Diana says
I can’t buy it from Amazon (because it can’t be shipped to Canada) and even if I could, it is $24.95 per jar which is about $34 CDN. Nope. Hopefully, one day, Kraft will figure out that Canadians like this product too….
Amy Engberson says
Omg! That’s ridiculous! What a bummer that you can’t get it! It really is delish!
M Reed says
Diana, try this recipe.
8 ozs softened cream cheese
4 ozs drained, chopped pimentos
1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon vinegar
Mix well, refrigerate overnight.
I hope you enjoy this recipe
Amy Engberson says
This sounds amazing! I’m going to have to try it! Thanks for sharing!
Momof6 says
This is it! Every other recipe has ingredients that aren’t on the bottle. I saw this one and I knew that it was the right stuff. I tried it and it is exact! Thank you!
I grew up eating the Kraft Pimento spread. No longer found it on shelves after Covid. It’s back at Walmart $18 a bottle. I had already bought the pimento and cream cheese to try at home because I knew that My mom had made it before.
Thank you for sharing
Amy Engberson says
Yay! I’m glad this is exactly what you are looking for! I love food memories!
Judith says
This recipe is wonderful. I will treasure it. Thank you for sharing it.
Amy Engberson says
I agree! This recipe is so easy and everyone always loves it!
Pam says
I will be making this. It looks like a recipe I’d like without mayo in it. Say, does your recipe make around 3 cups? I’m thinking of halving it since there’s only two of us. Thank you! Pam
Amy Engberson says
Hi Pam! This recipe does make a big batch. I usually half the recipe too!
Linda wheeland says
Too expensive
Pete (female) says
I love pimento cheese but this would be too expensive to make for me. The little jars of cheese are about $3.50 where I live plus all the other, do you have one using shredded cheddar?
Amy Engberson says
Hi Pete! I don’t have a recipe using shredded cheddar. You could always look on Pinterest. This recipe make A LOT so even though the jars are a bit spendy I feel like it goes a long ways!