Green Chile Pimiento Cheese

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Add a zesty twist to your favorite Southern classic with this Green Chile Pimiento Cheese, a bold and creamy spread that's ready in just 15 minutes! Featuring sharp cheddar cheese, tangy cream cheese, and smoky roasted green chiles, this recipe elevates traditional pimiento cheese with a subtle kick of heat and robust flavor. A harmonious blend of garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika ties it all together, creating a versatile dish perfect for spreading on crackers, slathering on sandwiches, or as a dip for fresh veggies. Completely no-cook and brimming with personality, this upgraded pimiento cheese is your new go-to appetizer or snack for gatherings, game days, or everyday indulgence.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: N/A
• Total Time: 15 min
• Servings: 8 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

10 items

• 8 oz Sharp cheddar cheese
• 4 oz Cream cheese
• 0.33 cup Mayonnaise
• 0.25 cup Pimientos, diced
• 0.25 cup Roasted green chiles, diced
• 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
• 0.25 tsp Onion powder
• 0.25 tsp Smoked paprika
• 0.25 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper

📝 Instructions

7 steps

1. Grate the sharp cheddar cheese using a box grater and set it aside.

2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese and mayonnaise. Use a hand mixer or spatula to stir until smooth and well combined.

3. Add the grated cheddar cheese, diced pimientos, and roasted green chiles to the bowl.

4. Sprinkle in the garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.

5. Mix all the ingredients together thoroughly, ensuring the spices, chiles, and pimientos are distributed evenly throughout the mixture.

6. Transfer the green chile pimiento cheese to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.

7. Serve chilled as a spread for crackers, sandwiches, or vegetables. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (67.4g)

Calories		235
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		21.6 g	28%
	Saturated Fat	10.1 g	51%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		50 mg	17%
Sodium		396 mg	17%
Total Carbohydrate		3.0 g	1%
	Dietary Fiber	0.3 g	1%
	Total Sugars	1.2 g
Protein		8.3 g	17%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		221 mg	17%
Iron		0.2 mg	1%
Potassium		51 mg	1%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1554 cal (81.1%%)

Protein: 265 cal (13.9%%)

Carbs: 96 cal (5.0%%)