Candied Jalapeno Pimento Cheese

For me, Pimento Cheese screams summertime. However, I wanted to elevate my flavors a little because I love all things sweet and spicy. Candied Jalapenos are the perfect way to give just a little extra flavor to a pimento cheese sandwich. This Candied Jalapeno Pimento Cheese is now a family favorite in my house for picnics or special lunches.

This recipe uses medium cheddar and sharp cheddar. You can adjust the cheese amount and types to get a combo your whole family will love. I also use a half block of cream cheese to give it a little extra creaminess. If you like a little more heat and sweet to your Candied Jalapeno Pimento Cheese, just simply double the recipe for the candied jalapenos and enjoy!

Megan Vs Hatch Peppers

I just wanna include a little story and tip here. Pro Tip: Don’t try to chop those darlin little jalapenos without gloves. They might seem perfectly innocent when you are chopping. However, a few hours later and your hands will need some attention.

Story time: When we lived in West Texas, I had a friend bring a whole sack of Hatch Peppers from New Mexico. I loved this gift. Immediatly, I got in the kitchen and started roasting and prepping them to freeze. When they came out of the oven, I steamed them and took the peel off. Still no signs of any problems, in the freezer they went. A few hours later, it was probably about midnight, I can’t sleep because my hands were burning something awful. I’m frantically looking over the internet for a fix and land on one. SO at midnight, while the dog is questioning my sanity, I find myself sitting at the kitchen table with milk. I sit at that table with my hands in a large container of milk for what seemed like forever. Moral of the story: Cooking with Peppers requires gloves. So when making your batch of Candied Jalapeno Pimento Cheese, don’t skip the gloves!!

Candied Jalapeno Pimento Cheese

This Pimento Cheese is anything but ordinary. The candied Jalapenos add a sweet and spicy kick of goodness.

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Ingredients

  

Candied Jalapenos Ingredients

• 3 Jalapenos
• ¼ cup Sugar
• ⅛ cup White Vinegar
• 1 tbsp Water

Pimento Cheese Ingredients

• 1½ cups Medium Cheddar Shredded
• 1½ cups Sharp Cheddar Shredded
• 4 oz. Cream Cheese Softened
• 1 cup Mayo
• 4 oz. Pimentos drained
• 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
• Salt & Pepper to Taste

Instructions

 

For the Candied Jalapenos

• Chop Jalapenos. (Use gloves to avoid burning hands).
• Mix sugar and vinegar.
• Add jalapenos, sugar vinegar mixture, and water to saucepan and bring to a boil.
• Boil for 1 minute.
• Let simmer for 10 minutes or until thickens into a syrupy texture.
• Remove from heat, and let cool while you start on the pimento cheese.

For the Pimento Cheese

• Mix together all ingredients listed for pimento cheese.
• Salt and pepper to taste.
• Gently fold in the Candied Jalapenos.

Notes

If you like it a little warmer, try doubling the candied jalapenos recipe. 

Make sure you use gloves when cutting jalapenos to protect your hands.