Often the right way is simply what you grew up with, and everyone grows up differently.

The Biggest Pimiento Cheese Mistake it’s possible for you to Make

Using pre-shredded cheese.

We get itshredded cheese is convenient.

Southern Living Bacon Pimiento Cheese in a bowl to serve with crackers

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I turned 46 this year, and Im finally beginning to understand why folks make compromises in the kitchen.

Butand this is a BIG butusing that pre-shredded, dusty cheddar from a bag results in sub-par pimiento cheese.

While that is useful, its not exactly delicious.

I have a love-hate relationship with my food processor.

Its heavy and there are lot of pieces.

But you know what?

Those pieces are dishwashers safe.

Any time a product does something for you, they make you pay for it.

And to me, that makes the effort worth it.