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Pimento Cheese

This Southern pimento cheese recipe is so rich and creamy, thanks the three types of cheese. We use a hand mixer to stir this together to give it a smooth texture. So much better than the little tubs you buy in the store!

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 129 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces cream cheese room temperature
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese freshly grated
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack freshly grated
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons jarred diced pimento
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley for garnish

Instructions

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  1. Add everything but the parsley to a mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
  2. Spoon into a serving dish and sprinkle the top with parsley, if desired.
  3. Serve with chips, crackers, and fresh vegetables for dipping or spread between bread as a sandwich.

Notes

  • You can stir this together by hand if necessary, but it won't be nearly as creamy.
  • Add a little minced jalapeno or grated onion, if desired.
  • Adapted from Paula Deen.

Nutrition Information

Calories 129kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 23mg (8%) Sodium 229mg (10%) Potassium 29mg (1%) Fiber 0.1g (0%) Sugar 0.5g (1%) Vitamin A 300IU (6%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 111mg (11%) Iron 0.2mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 129

% Daily Value*

Calories 129kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 23mg 8%
Sodium 229mg 10%
Potassium 29mg 1%
Fiber 0.1g 0%
Sugar 0.5g 1%
Vitamin A 300IU 6%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 111mg 11%
Iron 0.2mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.