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Pimento Cheese

Pimento Cheese

This easy Pimento Cheese recipe combines creamy cheese and zesty pimentos, creating the ultimate party appetizer.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cheese Mixture
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated
  • ½ cup cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • ⅓ cup jarred pimentos, drained and diced
Seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Cheese Grater
  • Airtight container

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Gather all ingredients in a mixing bowl.
  2. Grate the sharp cheddar cheese and add it to the bowl with the softened cream cheese.
  3. Mix in mayonnaise, diced pimentos, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper until well combined.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  5. Transfer to an airtight container and chill in the fridge for at least one hour before serving.
  6. Serve with crackers, veggies, or use as a sandwich filling.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 3gFat: 8g

Notes

Feel free to customize the Pimento Cheese by using different cheeses or adding fresh herbs for extra flavor.

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