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Pimento Cheese Recipe
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!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings: 32 tablespoons
Calories: 44 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
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
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.
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Notes
- Use within 1 week. Makes about 1 pint.
- Extra sharp cheese is best for lower moisture content.
Nutrition Information
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
% 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.