Bobby's Pimento Cheese
Creamy, tangy, and irresistibly spicy, Bobby's Pimento Cheese is your new go-to recipe for Southern comfort food at its finest. This easy 15-minute appetizer combines sharp cheddar cheese, velvety cream cheese, and a touch of zesty jarred pimentos for a spread that's rich in flavor and perfect for any occasion. A hint of garlic and onion powder elevates the balance of savory notes, while optional cayenne pepper adds a customizable kick. Whether served chilled or at room temperature, this versatile pimento cheese pairs beautifully with crackers, veggie sticks, or even as an indulgent sandwich filling. Ready to impress? Whip up this crowd-pleaser and watch it disappear!
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces Sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 ounces Cream cheese
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 4 ounces Jarred pimentos
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Grate the sharp cheddar cheese using a box grater or food processor and place it in a large mixing bowl.
Step 2
Add the softened cream cheese and mayonnaise to the bowl with the grated cheddar cheese.
Step 3
Drain the jarred pimentos and finely chop them if they are not already diced. Add them to the bowl.
Step 4
Sprinkle the garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper into the mixture.
Step 5
Using a hand mixer or a sturdy spatula, mix all the ingredients together until they are well combined and the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Step 6
Taste the pimento cheese and adjust seasoning, adding more salt, pepper, or cayenne as desired.
Step 7
Transfer the pimento cheese into a serving dish or airtight container. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld together.
Step 8
Serve chilled or at room temperature with crackers, fresh veggie sticks, or as a spread for sandwiches.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (578.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2194.7 |
| Total Fat 198.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 79.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.7g | |
| Cholesterol 475.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2816.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 48.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 9.1g | |
| Protein 65.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1753.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 0.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 388.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories