Pimiento Cheese
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Pimiento Cheese
Description
This Pimiento Cheese recipe blends freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese with well-drained diced pimientos and mayonnaise. Salt and black pepper are added to taste, enhancing the balance between the rich cheese and the subtly sweet pimiento. Mixing by fork helps maintain some texture while integrating components thoroughly.
The key to achieving the right texture is to avoid pre-shredded cheese, as anti-caking agents prevent the mixture from clumping correctly. Properly made, it results in a creamy yet slightly coarse spread that works well on crackers, sandwiches, or as a snack.
This cheese spread keeps refrigerated in a sealed container for up to a week but does not freeze well, so it is best enjoyed fresh to preserve its flavor and texture. The recipe also mentions that it can be easily multiplied for larger quantities.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese grated, sharp
- 4 ounces pimiento well drained, diced
- 6 tablespoons mayonnaise
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Grate the cheddar cheese.
- Add the pimientos, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper.
- Using a fork, mix all ingredients together.
Notes
- Use freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese to achieve the ideal texture; avoid pre-shredded cheese with anti-caking additives.
- Store the prepared pimiento cheese in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- This recipe does not freeze well, so consume it while fresh for the best taste and texture.
- You can easily increase the recipe quantity by multiplying the ingredients as needed.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 285 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 285kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 63mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 513mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 107mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1336IU | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 412mg | 41% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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