Pimento Cheese
Pimento Cheese is slightly spicy, tangy, and can be used as a rich spread, sandwiches or fantastic creamy dip all made with cream cheese, cheddar, mayo and spices.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 316kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese block
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 4 ounces diced pimentos drained
- 2 scallions thinly sliced
- 1 small jalapeno seeded and finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Notes
- Use a block of cheese and grate it yourself. Pre-shredded cheese in a bag is coated with something so it doesn’t stick together. Personally, I think grating it yourself makes a huge difference in the taste and texture, making it more rich and creamy.
- I feel like this dip is only subtly spicy. If you don’t like spicy foods, leave it out entirely. If you don’t have jalapenos or hot sauce, you can just add ¼ teaspoon of cayenne pepper or chipotle powder for a smokiness.
- This dip is also really good using other cheese varieties. Using sharp cheddar is a classic, but you can try using white cheddar, Pepper Jack, Colby Jack, medium cheddar as well. Just make sure it is a firmer cheese that you are able to grate yourself for optimal flavor and texture.
- Others have suggested adding bacon, pickles, and bell pepper for more texture and a unique flavor addition.
Nutrition
Calories: 316kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 380mg | Potassium: 105mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1100IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 233mg | Iron: 1mg