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Pimento Cheese Recipe
Pimento cheese is a creamy blend of sharp cheddar, cream cheese, mayo, peppers, and seasonings. It’s the ultimate party spread or dip!
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 353 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 oz pimento peppers drained and rinsed (See Note 1)
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 1/4 cup mayonaise (See Note 2)
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp white pepper
- 2 lices cooked bacon crumbled (optional)
Serving
- 1 box of crackers of choice or toasted baguette slices
Instructions
- In a medium bowl mix all of the ingredients by hand or with hand mixer until combined. I highly recommend not in a food processor as it will over puree, you'll want some texture.
- Cover and refrigerate 1 hour before serving. Spread on crackers of choice (or toasted baguette slices) or with sliced vegetables for scooping. I add a few pieces of cooked bacon on top, optional.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
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Notes
- It's important to rinse and drain the pimentos to keep the color and flavor of the cheese spread.
- A traditional Southern mayonnaise to use would be Dukes Real Mayonnaise.
- Nutritional information is for pimento cheese only.
- Recipe adapted from The Loveless Cafe.
Nutrition Information
Calories
353kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
33g
(51%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
9g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
65mg
(22%)
Sodium
537mg
(22%)
Potassium
104mg
(3%)
Fiber
0.5g
(2%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1146IU
(23%)
Vitamin C
20mg
(22%)
Calcium
289mg
(29%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 353
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 353kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9g | 53% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 65mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 537mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 104mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1146IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 289mg | 29% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.