Pimento Cheese Recipe
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Pimento Cheese Recipe
Description
Pimento Cheese combines sharp white and yellow cheddar cheeses shredded finely with softened cream cheese for a creamy consistency. Diced, drained pimentos add color and mild pepper flavor. Mayonnaise provides smoothness and moisture, while Worcestershire sauce adds depth. Optional minced garlic and cayenne pepper adjust the heat level and flavor complexity, with hot sauce adding customizable spice on serving.
The mixture is gently folded to combine without overworking the cheese. Refrigerating for at least an hour before serving lets the flavors meld and the texture firm up. This recipe makes about one pint and is best stored in a sealed container to maintain freshness.
It serves well as a spread on crackers, sandwiches, or as a dip. Using extra sharp cheddar reduces moisture content, making the spread thicker and more flavorful.
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 cups White Cheddar Cheese shredded
- 1-1/2 cups cheddar cheese yellow, shredded
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 4- ounce pimento drained, diced, jar
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise Duke's Mayo is a southern classic
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic optional, my personal addition, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper powder or to taste - use paprika for a milder version
- salt about 1/2 teaspoon each, to taste
- black pepper about 1/2 teaspoon each, to taste
- hot sauce optional - Crystal or Tabasco are great here, dash of
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 extra sharp cheddar cheese for lower moisture and stronger flavor.
- Refrigerate the mixture for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Store the spread in a sealed container and consume within 1 week.
- Customize heat by adjusting cayenne pepper and adding optional hot sauce to taste.
Nutrition Information
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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.
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