Since Asheville’s Tupelo Honey Café first opened its doors in 2000, its house-made pimento cheese has earned a loyal local following.
Can’t make it to one of their many locations? Try their house recipe at home.
Food & Drink
Tupelo Honey Café’s Pimento Cheese Recipe
Makes 2 cups
A favorite of Asheville, North Carolina, shares their recipe for this Southern staple
Photo: Margaret Houston
Ingredients
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8 oz. shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
1 tbsp. stone-ground mustard
1 tsp. mustard powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 tbsp. minced fresh parsley
1/2 cup finely diced roasted red bell pepper
Tortilla chips for serving
Preparation
Combine the cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, stone-ground mustard, mustard powder, salt, pepper, parsley, and roasted bell peppers in a large bowl. Transfer to a microwavable dish and microwave for about 20 seconds or until warm, or put in a baking dish in a pre-heated 350-degree oven for about 15 minutes or until heated through. Serve with tortilla chips.
Recipe from Tupelo Honey Café
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