Pimento Cheese
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This southern-style pimento cheese recipe uses whipped cream cheese instead of a block, making it super soft and spreadable even cold right out of the fridge. Pickled jalapeños are added for a tangy, spicy zing. Use pimento cheese as a dip or on a sandwich, burger, in mac and cheese, and more!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups grated cheddar cheese preferably grated from a block by hand
- 8 oz. whipped cream cheese or a block of cream cheese, see notes
- 4 oz. pimento peppers drained, see notes
- ¼ cup mayonnaise preferably Duke's, if available
- 2 tablespoons chopped pickled jalapenos optional, see notes
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional, more or less depending on spice level preferences
- kosher salt and black pepper to taste
- minced fresh chives or parsley, plus more paprika for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Add all ingredients (2 cups grated cheddar cheese , 8 oz. whipped cream cheese, 4 oz. pimento peppers drained, ¼ cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons chopped pickled jalapeños, ½ teaspoon paprika, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon onion powder, ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, and kosher salt and black pepper to taste) to a large mixing bowl. Stir together.
- If serving as a dip, transfer to serving bowl and garnish with minced fresh chives or parsley, plus more paprika if desired. Or use as a spread on a sandwich, or for other things (see notes for ideas for use!).
Notes
- You can find pimentos in 4-oz. jars in your grocery store with the olives. You can also find them in the Goya section, but they may be in strips that need to be diced. In a pinch, diced roasted red bell peppers may be used.
- If using a block of cream cheese, make sure it's softened before mixing the pimento cheese (leave it out at room temperature for about an hour, or pop in the microwave briefly after removing the foil wrap). The pimento cheese will harden in the fridge; leave it out at room temperature to re-soften if needed for dipping or spreading.
- Any kind of pickled jalapeño may be used, keeping in mind their flavor will affect the flavor of the pimento cheese (a sweeter one will yield a sweeter result, same with spicier). I love Trader Joe's Hot & Sweet Jalapeños. You can also use a chopped fresh jalapeño or serrano pepper - remove the seeds for a mild flavor.
- Pimento cheese has many uses besides as a dip. Spread between two pieces of white bread for a sandwich, or make a grilled cheese using it as a filling. Use in place of sliced cheese on a cheeseburger, or as a spread on a grilled or fried chicken sandwich. Add to an omelette, a breakfast sandwich, or the cheese sauce for mac and cheese. The possibilities are endless!
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1oz
Calories
107kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
24mg
(8%)
Sodium
145mg
(6%)
Potassium
39mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
470IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
92mg
(9%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 20servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 107 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1oz | |
| Calories | 107kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 145mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 39mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 470IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 92mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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