How to Make Aunt Erma Lee's Smooth and Creamy Pimento Cheese - A Step-by-Step Guide

If there's one thing that brings back memories of family gatherings and summertime picnics, it's the timeless classic of pimento cheese. And when it comes to pimento cheese, Aunt Erma Lee's recipe is the stuff of legend. This creamy and delicious spread has been a staple at family gatherings for generations, and for good reason – it's absolutely irresistible.

Aunt Erma Lee's smooth and creamy pimento cheese is the perfect blend of sharp cheddar cheese, sweet and tangy pimentos, and just t...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (2 pound) loaf processed cheese food (such as Velveeta®), cut into 8 pieces
  • 2 (7 ounce) jars pimento peppers, drained and chopped
  • ¼ cup tarragon vinegar
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup white sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 4 hrs
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 25 mins
  • Servings: 44
  • Yield: 11 cups

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

    93 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 20mg
    • Sodium: 277mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 3g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 119mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 75mg