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Bojangles Pimento Cheese Recipes

A creamy, bold, Southern-style pimento cheese made with cream cheese, sharp cheddar, pimentos, and a touch of smoky spice — perfect for biscuits, crackers, sandwiches, and easy snacking.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 People
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 112
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz Mild cheddar cheese freshly grated
  • 8 oz Sharp cheddar cheese freshly grated
  • 4 oz Cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup Pimentos drained & finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise full-fat
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp Grated sweet onion optional
  • 1/2 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper adjust to taste
  • 1/2 tsp Sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper freshly cracked
  • splash — Soy sauce or Worcestershire for depth

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing bowl large
  • 1 Box grater for freshly grated cheese
  • 1 Spatula folding and mixing
  • 1 Small bowl for mayo mixture
  • 1 Airtight container chilling & storage

Method
 

Step 1
  1. Soften the cream cheese and grate the mild and sharp cheddar cheeses.
    Bojangles Pimento Cheese Recipes
Step 2
  1. In a small bowl mix the mayonnaise, Dijon, grated onion, smoked paprika, cayenne, soy sauce, salt, and pepper.
    Bojangles Pimento Cheese Recipes
Step 3
  1. In a large mixing bowl combine the softened cream cheese with the grated cheeses until lightly mixed.
    Bojangles Pimento Cheese Recipes
Step 4
  1. Fold in the chopped pimentos until evenly distributed.
    Bojangles Pimento Cheese Recipes
Step 5
  1. Pour the mayo mixture into the cheese bowl and fold gently until fully combined.
    Bojangles Pimento Cheese Recipes
Step 6
  1. Chill in an airtight container for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best flavor.
    Bojangles Pimento Cheese Recipes
Step 7
  1. Taste before serving and adjust salt, heat, or creaminess as needed.
    Bojangles Pimento Cheese Recipes

Notes

Use freshly grated cheese for the best texture. Drain pimentos very well to prevent a watery spread. Add more cayenne for heat or extra cheddar for a stronger, sharper flavor.