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The Evolution and Variations of Pimento Cheese
TLDR Pimento cheese originated in New York around World War I and has since evolved into a popular Southern creation made with mayonnaise, shredded cheese, and pimentos. Each family has their own recipe with small variations, and it can be customized with different spices and additional ingredients like bacon and jalapenos.
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Pimento cheese originated in New York around World War I and has evolved significantly from its original form.
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Pimento cheese originated in New York around World War I and has evolved significantly from its original form.
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Pimento cheese originated in the late 1800s when cream cheese and pimento peppers were combined, and it became popular during World War I as a mass-produced spread, but the modern version of pimento cheese is a Southern creation.
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Pimento cheese became popular in the US when it was mass-produced and sold in grocery stores, but in the South, they decided to create their own version without cream cheese, mustard, or chives, keeping only the Pimentos.
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Pimento cheese in the South is made with mayonnaise, shredded cheese, and pimentos, and every family has their own recipe with small variations.
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Pimento cheese can be customized with different spices, types of cheese, and additional ingredients like bacon and jalapenos, but Queen Charlotte pimento cheese is considered the best and can be made at home or purchased at the Masters.
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The secret recipe for the pimento cheese at Augusta National is known only by John Wifesaver, and pimento cheese can be eaten cold on a cracker, in a sandwich, or even on a cheeseburger.
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