My Favorite Pimento Cheese
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 178kcal
This homemade Pimento Cheese is Southern staple. Made with an irresistible blend of sharp cheddar, sweet pimentos, and a hint of spice. Perfect for spreading on crackers, piling on a sandwich, or sneaking bites straight from the fridge!
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Ingredients
- 8 oz. Wisconsin extra sharp cheddar cheese block
- 2 oz. light cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup Duke’s light mayo (120g)
- 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/8 tsp onion powder
- 4 oz. jar pimentos drained well
- 1 jalapeno seeds removed & minced, about 1-2 Tbsp
- Optional for serving: sandwich bread, pickles, potato chips, crackers, etc.
Instructions
- Shred the cheese with a box grater. Set aside.
- Add the cream cheese, mayo, black pepper and onion powder to a bowl and beat with a hand mixer until smooth. Beat in the pimentos and jalapeno.
- Add the shredded cheese and use a spatula or spoon to stir until mixed in.
- Season with salt and pepper as needed. Let it chill in the fridge for a few hours so the flavors can really come together!
- Serve with crackers/chips for an appetizer or snack, or make into a sandwich and enjoy!
Notes
Store pimento cheese in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/4 cup (58g) | Calories: 178kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 7.7g | Fat: 15.5g | Saturated Fat: 6.4g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 330.1mg | Potassium: 1.1mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.6g