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Pimiento Deviled Eggs

These Pimiento Deviled Eggs are the perfect make-ahead deviled egg dish for any gathering, made with homemade pimiento cheese.

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Pimiento Deviled Eggs

I joke a lot about growing up in city that I call “southern-adjacent.” St. Louis, my old hometown, has always firmly identified itself as midwestern, but it’s pretty impossible to ignore the southern influence. From gooey butter cake to deep fried ravioli to their obsession with BBQ and ribs, southern food and culture is pervasive in the city.

Of course, deviled eggs are one of those cross-over dishes that feel both midwestern AND southern. I’m clearly a fan of deviled eggs, having made beet pickled deviled eggs for this blog, lobster deviled eggs for Anolon, as well as green goddess deviled eggs and Old Bay crab and corn deviled eggs for Simply Recipes. That said, I never discovered pimiento cheese, a southern staple, until I was an adult. I of course, immediately became obsessed. I started putting it on everything, and that includes my deviled eggs!

Pimiento Deviled Eggs

What is pimiento cheese?

Pimiento cheese (sometimes called pimento cheese without the “i”) is a cheese spread made of cheddar cheese, mayonnaise and chopped pimiento pepper. Pimiento peppers are a sweet red peppers. Though pimiento cheese is easily purchased throughout the south already made, most folks will tell you that homemade pimiento cheese is far superior to any store-bought variety.

How long can you make these in advance?

Pimiento deviled eggs keep in the refrigerator, covered in an airtight container, for 2 days.

Deviled eggs with Pimiento Cheese

What’s the best way to transport deviled eggs?

Deviled eggs are awesome picnic or potluck dishes to bring to gatherings. But often they get squished in the transport! My favorite way to carry them to an event is to actually assemble them when I get there!

Scoop out the yolks and make the filling as per the recipe. Then spoon all the filling into a heavy-duty freezer ziplock bag. Push and squeeze the filling down into the corner of the bag, then seal it. Place the ziplock bag in the refrigerator.

Place all the egg white shells in a container and cover it as well. Then bring both the ziplock bag and the container of unfilled egg whites to your event. Once you’re at the gathering, plate the egg whites, snip a tiny corner of the ziplock bag with a pair of scissors, and squeeze and fill the egg whites!

Pimento Cheese Filled Deviled Eggs

Cheat with store-bought pimiento cheese!

Though I said that homemade pimiento cheese is far superior to store-bought pimiento cheese, if you want to cheat and make these deviled eggs fast, you can TOTALLY use the pre-made stuff. Just use 3/4 cup of quality pimento cheese in place of the cheddar, jack and cream cheese and omit the mayonnaise and chopped pimientos. Palmetto Cheese is one of the more popular store-bought options out there.

Pimiento Cheese Filling Deviled Eggs

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Pimiento Cheese Deviled Eggs

This southern-inspired deviled eggs use homemade pimiento cheese, which is a mix of cheddar, pepper jack and cream cheese, along with mayonnaise, mustard and chopped pimiento peppers in the filling. They’re a total crowd pleaser and perfect for any outdoor gathering or potluck. If you don’t like Pepperjack cheese, or are adverse to spicy foods, just omit the pepperjack and increase the cheddar to 4 ounces.
Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American, midwest, southern
Keyword deviled eggs, pimiento cheese
Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 110kcal
Author Irvin

Ingredients

  • 6 hardboiled eggs
  • 2 ounces grated sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 2 ounces grated Pepperjack cheese
  • 1/4 cup cream cheese about 2 ounces
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons chopped pimiento peppers 2 ounces
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

To Garnish

  • chives chopped
  • pimiento peppers
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Peel and cut the hard-boiled eggs in half lengthwise.
  • Place the Cheddar, Pepperjack, cream cheese, mayonnaise, mustard, pimiento peppers, salt and pepper in the bowl of a food processor. Process until combined.
    place filling ingredients in the bowl of a food mixer
  • Scoop out of the egg yolks from the eggs and place yolks in the food processor. Process again until smooth. Place egg white shells on a serving platter.
    Add egg yolks and process
  • Scoop the filling into a frosting piping bag fitted with a circular tip. Pipe the filing into the egg white shells. You can also fill the egg whites with the filling with a spoon if you want. Garnish the top with chopped chives, some extra pimiento peppers and extra salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition

Calories: 110kcal
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  2. Mimi says

    You know? I’ve always turned my nose up at pimiento cheese spread. Without knowing what was in it, which isn’t very foodie of me.I’d of course prefer home-made, and I love the ingredients, so I’m sure I’d love it! You’re definitely having fun experimenting with deviled eggs. I somehow missed your lobster variation. Anyway, this is a great recipe.

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  21. UberEats Clone App says

    In its most essential form, pimento cheese is made with cheddar cheese, pimento peppers and mayonnaise. Freshly made, homemade pimento cheese tastes far superior to store-bought options. By making it yourself with quality ingredients, you can avoid strange preservatives.

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