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Pimento Cheese

A creamy and tangy cheese spread made with sharp cheddar, pimentos, and spices, perfect for sandwiches or as a dip.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cheese Mixture
  • 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup pimentos drained and chopped
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • 1/4 tsp salt to taste

Method
 

Prepare the Cheese Mixture
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded sharp cheddar cheese and softened cream cheese.
  2. Add the chopped pimentos, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt.
  3. Using an electric mixer, blend the ingredients until smooth and well combined.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  5. Transfer the pimento cheese to a serving dish and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 200mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Pimento cheese can be served with crackers, bread, or vegetables. It can also be used as a sandwich filling.

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