Pimento Cheese Side
Southern

Pimento Cheese

Homemade pimento cheese with sharp cheddar and Duke's mayo.

10
Total Min
0
Cook Min
8
Servings
Easy
Difficulty

Ingredients

  • 2.00 cup sharp cheddar cheese
  • 4.00 oz cream cheese , softened
  • 0.33 cup mayonnaise
  • 1.00 jar pimentos , drained
  • 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 0.25 tsp garlic powder
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Beat cream cheese until smooth.

  2. 2

    Mix in mayonnaise until combined.

  3. 3

    Fold in shredded cheddar and diced pimentos.

  4. 4

    Add cayenne and garlic powder.

  5. 5

    Season with salt and pepper.

  6. 6

    Chill 30 minutes for flavors to meld.

  7. 7

    Serve as a dip with crackers or spread on bread.

  8. 8

    Pimento cheese is the pate of the South.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts
Per Serving (8 servings)
Calories 356
Total Fat32g
Saturated Fat16g
Cholesterol85mg
Sodium500mg
Total Carbohydrate5g
Dietary Fiber1g
Total Sugars2g
Protein16g
Source: USDA FoodData Central
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