Pimento Cheese with Tarragon and Worcestershire
Creamy pimento cheese spread combines sharp cheddar, roasted red peppers, and Duke's mayonnaise with tarragon and Worcestershire for depth. Quick no-cook preparation makes it ideal for entertaining. Serve with crackers, vegetables, pickles, and country ham for a Southern-style appetizer or sandwich spread.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Combine grated cheddar, roasted red pepper, minced shallot, and minced tarragon in a large mixing bowl.
- 2
Add Duke's mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and black pepper.
- 3
Mix all ingredients together.
- 4
Serve with crackers, crudites, pickles, and country ham.
Tips
Use roasted red peppers from a jar if fresh roasting is inconvenient.
Duke's mayonnaise is traditional; substitute with another brand if unavailable, though flavor will differ slightly.
Good to Know
Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Prepare up to 1 day in advance. Flavors develop further when chilled overnight.
At room temperature or chilled with crackers, fresh vegetables, pickles, and sliced country ham.
Common Mistakes
Do not overmix to avoid breaking down cheese texture into paste.
Add hot sauce cautiously to avoid overwhelming other flavors.
Substitutions
flavor less rich