Southern Pimento Cheese Recipe
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Southern Pimento Cheese Recipe
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This homemade Southern Pimento Cheese from my family recipe is delicious as a spread, dip, or sandwich. It has a secret ingredient and makes the best pimento cheese! Always a classic favorite in Southern homes and parties!
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Ingredients
- 1 1 (8-ounce) sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 1 (8-ounce) mild cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese softened
- ¼ ¼ cup diced pimentos
- 1/2 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2-3 2-3 tablespoons mayonnaise optional
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Instructions
- Cream together cheddar cheese with the softened cream cheese until well combined.
- Stir in pimentos and salt and pepper.
- If you prefer your pimento cheese to be a bit thinner for spreading, add in optional mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, or liquid from the diced pimentos to preference.
Notes
- Use pimento cheese as a dip with vegetables, crackers or pretzels or as a spread for sandwiches, burgers, chicken and more!
- Make-Ahead Instructions:Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Optional Ingredients:Add garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper or hot sauce to your preference.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
0.25cup
Calories
112kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
23mg
(8%)
Sodium
361mg
(15%)
Potassium
77mg
(2%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
305IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
3.4mg
(4%)
Calcium
202mg
(20%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 112 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.25cup | |
| Calories | 112kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 361mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 77mg | 2% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 305IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 3.4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 202mg | 20% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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