pimento cheese

American  

Or pimiento cheese

noun

1. a processed cheese made from Neufchâtel, cream cheese, Cheddar, or other cheese, flavored with chopped pimientos.

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Etymology

Origin of pimento cheese

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

The pastries look as if they were overnighted from Paris, even as the signature breakfast sandwich — a biscuit with fried chicken, pimento cheese and hot honey — showcases Southern cuisine.

From New York Times • Apr. 13, 2024

She liked to serve pimento cheese sandwiches, fruit and, depending on the guest list, a few glasses of wine.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 19, 2023

Unlike the original, the new menu item swaps out pickles and butter for a pimento cheese spread featuring cheddar, green chilis and red pimentos, mild pickled jalapenos and honey drizzled on the bun.

From Washington Times • Aug. 16, 2023

And they serve pimento cheese as an appetizer.

From Salon • Apr. 27, 2023

On Thursday, I was sitting in Mr. Harding’s classroom, munching on my pimento cheese sandwich, when he came over and threw a thick book down on my desk.

From "The Lions of Little Rock" by Kristin Levine