Pimento Cheese Recipe
Pimento Cheese is such a simple recipe that is perfect to use as a dip or as a spread. It comes together easily and will be devoured quickly!
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 215kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups extra sharp cheddar cheese
- 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- 1/2 cup light mayonnaise
- 4 ounces diced pimento drained (see note 1)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt or dash table salt
- dash black pepper
Instructions
- Combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl. Use a hand mixer to blend the ingredients together.
- Taste and add more cayenne powder, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Serve with crackers and vegetables.
Notes
Look for a small jar of pimentos (what you find in the middle of green olives) near the pickles and olives in the grocery store.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 215kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 367mg | Potassium: 72mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 853IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 183mg | Iron: 0.3mg