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

June 19, 2012

photo: Margaret Houston

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.

Ingredients

- 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