Homemade Pimento Cheese
Homemade pimento cheese is rich, creamy, and delicious! Add it to your appetizer cheese plate!
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, (8 ounces)
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup mayonnaise, or more if you like it creamier
- 1 (4-ounce) jar chopped pimentos, drained
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- Fine salt, to taste
Instructions
- Mix: Combine the cheese, cream cheese, mayonnaise, pimentos, onion powder, garlic powder, and freshly ground black pepper in a large mixing bowl. Mix by mashing with a fork or spoon, or beat with an electric mixer. Taste and adjust the seasonings with salt if needed. Cover and chill until serving time.2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese | 4 ounces cream cheese | 1/4 cup mayonnaise | 1 (4-ounce) jar chopped pimentos | 1/2 tsp onion powder | 1/4 tsp garlic powder | 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper | Fine salt
- Serve: Serve as a spread or dip with crackers or veggie dippers.
Tip: Shred your own cheddar. Pre-shredded is convenient, but freshly shredded cheese usually gives a creamier, smoother spread.
Nutrition
Calories: 213kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 8gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 46mgSodium: 274mgPotassium: 44mgFiber: 0.03gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 478IUVitamin C: 0.03mgCalcium: 215mgIron: 0.1mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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