Dairy-Free Classic Southern Pimento Cheese
Experience the bold flavors of the South with this Dairy-Free Classic Southern Pimento Cheese recipe—a vegan twist on the beloved spread. This creamy, tangy delight features dairy-free cream cheese and shredded vegan cheddar, perfectly blended with chopped pimentos, zesty Dijon mustard, and a medley of spices like paprika and garlic powder for an authentic taste. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick and versatile recipe is ideal as a dip for crackers, a savory sandwich spread, or even a vibrant topping for burgers. Perfect for dairy-free and plant-based diets, this dish delivers all the comfort food goodness of traditional Southern pimento cheese without compromise.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Dairy-free cream cheese
- 8 ounces Vegan shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 ounces Pimentos, drained and chopped
- 1 cup Vegan mayonnaise
- 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Paprika
- 0.25 teaspoons Freshly ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 2 teaspoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, add the dairy-free cream cheese and vegan shredded cheddar cheese. Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature to facilitate easier mixing.
Using an electric mixer or a sturdy wooden spoon, mix the cream cheese and shredded cheddar until well combined and smooth.
Add the chopped pimentos to the cheese mixture. Ensure they are thoroughly drained to avoid excess liquid in the mixture.
Mix in the vegan mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, black pepper, salt, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard.
Mix all ingredients until they are fully incorporated and the mixture achieves a creamy texture. Adjust seasoning to taste if necessary.
Transfer the pimento cheese to a serving bowl or an airtight container. It can be served immediately or chilled in the refrigerator for at least an hour to let the flavors meld together.
Serve the dairy-free pimento cheese as a dip with crackers, as a spread for sandwiches, or as a topping for burgers.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1910 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 161.8 g | 207% | |
| Saturated Fat | 78.7 g | 394% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 23.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 54 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 4637 mg | 202% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 110.3 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.4 g | ||
| Protein | 18.1 g | 36% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1315 mg | 101% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 445 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
