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Pimento-Cheese-Recipe

Pimento Cheese

Recipe Author: Margaret

This Pimento Cheese stands out with its irresistible flavor and simple prep. Made with sharp cheddar, creamy cheese, and zesty spices, it’s perfect for quick snacks or gatherings.

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  • Prep Time 10 minutes
  • Cook Time 10 minutes
  • Yield 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz. sharp cheddar (shredded)
  • 4 oz. can pimentos (chopped and drained)
  • 4 oz. cream cheese (room temperature)
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ tsp black pepper (freshly cracked)
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper


Instructions

  1. Gather your ingredients.
  2. Shred the sharp cheddar and drain the jar of pimentos.
  3. Chop the pimentos into smaller pieces.
  4. Add the softened cream cheese and mayonnaise to a large bowl and beat with a hand mixer until smooth.
  5. Fold in the shredded cheddar, chopped pimentos, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper until evenly mixed.
  6. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

For extra depth of flavor, add a teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce.
This dip pairs wonderfully with crackers, vegetables, or as a sandwich spread.
Feel free to adjust spices according to your taste.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 3g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.