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Pimento Cheese
A slice of cheddar will do the job, but why not transform the ordinary into the extraordinary?
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 286 kcal
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese freshly grated
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 4 ounces diced pimento peppers drained
- 3 tablespoons green onions or chives thinly sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, pimento peppers, green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
- Mix until the ingredients are well blended. Season with salt and black pepper; adjust any seasonings as needed.
- Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
286kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
56mg
(19%)
Sodium
319mg
(13%)
Potassium
93mg
(3%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1032IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
15mg
(17%)
Calcium
181mg
(18%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 286
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 286kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 319mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 93mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1032IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 181mg | 18% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.