Pimento cheese

Pimento cheese
	Pimento cheese served in a bowl
Type	Spread
Place of origin	United States
Main ingredients	Cheddar cheese or processed cheese, mayonnaise, pimentos
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Pimento cheese (or pimiento cheese) is a spread typically made of cheese, mayonnaise, and pimentos and is typically served on crackers and vegetables or in sandwiches.

Although the recipe has its origins in the northern United States, it is generally most closely associated with the cuisine of the Southern United States and has been referred to as the "pâté of the South" and "the caviar of the South." Pimento cheese sandwiches have a long history as a concession at the Masters golf tournament; Southern Living called it one of "the iconic foods" of the tournament. Sports Illustrated called it "a representation of the sport's history and its traditions".

There are ingredient variations among family recipe, commercial recipe, and regional versions.