Pimento Cheese
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5
Pimento Cheese
Description
The preparation blends multiple cheeses—cream cheese for creaminess, cheddar for sharpness, pepper jack for mild heat, and Gruyere for nuttiness. Mayonnaise wets the mixture smoothly while Worcestershire sauce and lemon juice add depth and brightness. Chopped pimentos provide sweetness and a subtle pepper flavor.
This cheese spread is versatile enough to be served cold as a dip with crackers or to elevate sandwiches with a rich, cheesy layer. Optional garnishes like crumbled bacon, sliced green onions, or toasted nuts lend an added crunch or savory accent. The mixture is stirred gently to combine ingredients evenly.
For storage, the cheese spread keeps well refrigerated for up to ten days but should not be left out at room temperature for more than two hours due to the mayonnaise content. Freezing is not recommended as it affects texture and flavor. It is best enjoyed fresh or within a short timeframe.
Ingredients
- 3 ounces cream cheese softened
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded, sharp
- 1 cup pepper jack cheese shredded
- 1 cup gruyere cheese shredded
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 12 ounces pimento pepper 1 jar
- hot sauce optional, dash
- Bacon crumbled bacon, sliced green onions, toasted nuts, optional toppings
- green onions
- nuts
- Serving Suggestions: Crackers for serving or make into a grilled sandwich.
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl add the softened cream cheese, cheddar cheese, pepper jack cheese and Gruyere cheese. Stir until completely mixed.
- Add the mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, pimento peppers, and hot sauce to the cheese mixture. Then stir to combine.
- Add in any extras toppings or garnishes.
- Serve with crackers or make into sandwiches.
Notes
- Store pimento cheese in an airtight container in the refrigerator; consume within 10 days.
- Do not leave the spread at room temperature for longer than two hours due to mayonnaise content.
- Freezing pimento cheese is not recommended because of changes in texture and flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 20Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 139 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.25cup | |
| Calories | 139kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 171mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 64mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 769IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 197mg | 20% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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