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Best Pimento Cheese Recipe
Never underestimate the power of a good pimento cheese recipe. Bold and creamy pimento cheese spread is a right-of-passage here in the south!
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 309 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 ounce cream cheese
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 clove garlic (very small), minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 8 ounces shredded extra sharp cheddar (2 cups)
- 8 ounces shredded pepper jack cheese (2 cups)
- 1/3 cup chopped pimentos, drained
- pepper
Instructions
- Place the cream cheese, garlic and onion in the food processor. Puree until smooth. Then add the mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce and puree again.
- Scrape the bowl and add half the shredded cheese. Pulse until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into a large bowl. Add the remaining cheese, pimentos, and pepper to taste. Mix, cover, and place in the fridge. Allow the pimento cheese spread to chill and thicken for 30 minutes before serving.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
309kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Cholesterol
63mg
(21%)
Sodium
411mg
(17%)
Potassium
79mg
(2%)
Fiber
0g
(0%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
740IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
5.6mg
(6%)
Calcium
298mg
(30%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 309
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 309kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 63mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 411mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 79mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 740IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 298mg | 30% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.