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Pimento Cheese
Pimento Cheese is a creamy tangy Southern spread and dip full of flavor! Perfect for an appetizer and makes the BEST grilled cheese sandwich!
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 5 mins
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 202 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups extra-sharp cheddar cheese , shredded
- 8 ounces cream cheese , softened
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 4 ounce chopped pimento peppers , drained
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Place the Cheddar cheese, cream cheese, mayonnaise, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, onion powder, pimento and salt into the large bowl of a mixer.
- Beat at medium speed, with paddle if possible, until thoroughly combined.
- Refrigerate for 2 hours before using if you can to allow the flavors to come together more.
- Serve over crackers, crostini or as a filling in a grilled cheese sandwich.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
202kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
47mg
(16%)
Sodium
430mg
(18%)
Potassium
75mg
(2%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
865IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
184mg
(18%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 202
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 202kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 430mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 75mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 865IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 184mg | 18% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.