Pimento Cheese
This Southern Pimento Cheese recipe is creamy, spreadable, and full of sharp cheddar flavor with sweet pimentos and simple pantry seasonings!
Servings: 8 servings (¼ cup each)
Calories: 266kcal
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Hand Mixer
Ingredients
- 8 oz. sharp cheddar shredded, $2.24*
- 4 oz. can pimentos chopped and drained, $1.78
- 4 oz. cream cheese room temperature, $0.98
- ½ cup mayonnaise $0.61**
- ¼ tsp black pepper freshly cracked, $0.04
- ½ tsp garlic powder $0.03
- ½ tsp onion powder $0.03
- ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper $0.03
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Shred the sharp cheddar and drain the jar of pimentos.
- Chop the pimentos into smaller pieces.
- Add the softened cream cheese and mayonnaise to a large bowl. Beat using a hand mixer until smooth and combined.
- Add the shredded cheddar, chopped pimentos, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper to the whipped cream cheese mixture. Fold to evenly combine.
- Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Notes
* I prefer freshly shredded cheddar for the best flavor and consistency. Sharp cheddar gives this pimento cheese a bolder, cheesier flavor, but mild cheddar will also work if you prefer a softer flavor.
**I use Duke’s mayonnaise, which is a classic Southern mayo with a rich and tangy flavor. You can use any mayonnaise you like or already have on hand.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving (¼ cup) | Calories: 266kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 25g | Sodium: 321mg | Fiber: 0.4g