Pimento Cheese
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Pimento Cheese
Description
The Pimento Cheese recipe blends shredded extra sharp cheddar with softened cream cheese and mayonnaise to create a creamy base. Mild heat is added through Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, garlic powder, and a hint of cayenne pepper for a subtle spice. Chopped pimentos add sweetness and a gentle tang, folding into the fluffy cheese mixture provides texture. The result is a spread that is both creamy and slightly chunky from the cheese and pimentos.
It is ideal for sandwich fillings, served with crackers, or as a flavorful addition to vegetable platters. Its sharp and tangy profile complements the creamy mouthfeel, making it suitable for casual snacking or light meals.
Mixing the cheddar with a hand mixer before folding in the pimentos improves the texture and ensures even distribution of flavors. The combination of cheeses and seasonings creates a balanced taste that holds well in refrigerated storage for use over several days.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups cheddar cheese shredded extra sharp
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 4 ounces Pimentos drained and chopped
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
Instructions
- Combine mayonnaise, cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, garlic powder and cayenne pepper in a bowl. Mix with a hand mixer until fluffy.
- Fold in pimentos and cheddar cheese.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, mix the shredded cheddar with a hand mixer before folding in the pimentos.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 226 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 226 | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 49mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 277mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 68mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 755IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 188mg | 19% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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