Pimento Cheese Recipe
User Reviews
5.0
42 reviews
Excellent
Pimento Cheese Recipe
Report
This homemade pimento cheese recipe is an iconic taste of the south with shredded cheeses mixed with mayo, pimentos and spices, so easy to make!
Share:
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese
- 1-1/2 cups shredded yellow cheddar cheese
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 4- ounce jar diced pimentos drained
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise Duke's Mayo is a southern classic
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic optional, my personal addition
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder or to taste - use paprika for a milder version
- salt and pepper to taste about 1/2 teaspoon each
- Dash of hot sauce optional - Crystal or Tabasco are great here
Add to Shopping List
Instructions
- Gently stir together the cheddar cheeses, cream cheese, pimentos, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, cayenne, salt and pepper in a medium-sized bowl.
- Fold the mixture gently to combine until uniform.
- Taste and adjust for salt and pepper. Add in a dash or two of hot sauce to your preference.
- Refrigerate in a sealed container at least 1 hour before serving to let the flavors develop.
Notes
- Use within 1 week. Makes about 1 pint.
- Extra sharp cheese is best for lower moisture content.
Nutrition Information
Show Details
Calories
44kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.004g
Cholesterol
8mg
(3%)
Sodium
52mg
(2%)
Potassium
19mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
0.3g
(1%)
Vitamin A
215IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
29mg
(3%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 32tablespoons
Amount Per Serving
Calories 44 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 44kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.004g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 52mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 19mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 215IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Genuine Reviews
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5.0
42 reviews
Excellent
Other Recipes
You'll Also Love
