Ruth’s Old Fashioned Pimento Spread

Ruth’s Old Fashioned Pimento Spread captures the heart of Southern tradition in every spoonful. Crafted from a time-honored recipe, its creamy, well-balanced blend of processed cheese and diced pimentos offers a subtle sweetness paired with a savory depth that evokes memories of home-cooked meals and family gatherings. This classic spread’s smooth, inviting texture makes it the perfect companion for sandwiches, crackers, or even a creative culinary twist in your favorite recipes, turning each bite into a taste of genuine Southern heritage.

Ingredients

Imitation Salad Cheese (Water, Palm Oil, Food Starch, Salt, Enzyme Modified Milk Protein, Sodium Citrate, Natural Flavor, Swiss Cheese Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes, Beta Carotene Color, Lactic Acid, Calcium Chloride, Sodium Phosphate, Sorbic Acid Preservative, Citric Acid, Tocopherols, Vitamin A Palmitate), Pimento, Mayonnaise (Soybean Oil, Water, Egg Yolks, Vinegar, Salt, Sugar, Calcium Disodium EDTA Used to Protect Quality, Natural Flavor), Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Food Starch, Whey, Mustard (Distilled Vinegar, Water, Mustard Seed, Salt, Turmeric, Paprika, Spice, Garlic Powder, Natural Flavor), Maltodextrin, Modified Food Starch, Salt, Lactic Acid, Spice, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate (Preservatives), Calcium Disodium EDTA (Used to Protect Quality).

Old Fashioned Pimento Cheese Spread – Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 Slice (72g)

Servings Per Container 12

Calories 190

Calories from Fat 40

% Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Amount / Serving% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.5g7%
Saturated Fat 2.5g13%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 25mg8%
Sodium 340mg14%
Amount / Serving% Daily Value*
Total Carbohydrate 35g12%
Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Sugars 20g
Protein 2g

Vitamin A 4% • Vitamin C 4% • Calcium 0% • Iron 4%

I’ve been a fan of pimento cheese for as long as I can remember, and Ruth’s Old Fashioned Pimento Spread is a true classic in every sense. The creamy, rich blend of processed cheese and perfectly diced pimentos takes me back to the warm, comforting flavors of my childhood. Every bite brings a delicate balance of savory and subtly sweet notes that transform an ordinary sandwich into a memorable meal. It’s more than just a spread—it’s a little taste of home that I always look forward to enjoying.

Mark Johnson

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