Pimento Cheese
Homemade pimento cheese is a creamy, smooth, and zesty dip or spread.
Servings: 4
Calories: 629
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 4 ounces diced pimentos well drained (1 small jar)
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, add shredded cheddar cheese, cream cheese, mayonnaise, pimentos, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and paprika. Mix to combine.
- Taste and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Transfer to a serving bowl. Serve with crackers or vegetables.
Notes
- A stand mixer with a paddle attachment is helpful if you double the recipe.
- Kick up the heat by adding finely diced jalapeno (seeds removed) or a small can of diced jalapenos.
- Pimento dip is best served at room temperature.
- Refrigerate leftovers for up to 1 week. It is not recommended to freeze as the texture when thawed will become watery.
Nutrition
Calories: 629 | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 60g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 126mg | Sodium: 876mg | Potassium: 189mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2213IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 460mg | Iron: 1mg