Kicked Up Pimento Cheese
Get ready to elevate your snacking game with this bold and flavorful Kicked Up Pimento Cheese! This Southern classic gets a spicy twist with finely diced jalapeños, smoky paprika, and a splash of hot sauce, creating a creamy, zesty spread that’s perfect for any occasion. The combination of sharp cheddar, rich cream cheese, and tangy jarred pimentos ensures every bite is packed with irresistible flavor. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes, this no-cook recipe is ideal for dips, sandwich spreads, or dolloping onto burgers. Whether served with crackers, fresh veggies, or your favorite bread, this upgraded pimento cheese is a crowd-pleaser that will have everyone coming back for more. Perfect for game days, parties, or simply spicing up your everyday snacks!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 0.33 cup mayonnaise
- 4 ounces jarred diced pimentos, drained
- 1 large jalapeño, finely diced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (e.g., Tabasco)
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- salt (optional, to taste)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and mayonnaise. Use a wooden spoon or electric mixer to blend until smooth and creamy.
Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese, ensuring it is evenly coated with the creamy mixture.
Add the drained diced pimentos and finely diced jalapeño to the bowl. Stir until incorporated.
Sprinkle in the smoked paprika, hot sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly to combine all the flavors.
Taste the mixture and, if needed, add a pinch of salt to suit your preference.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the mixture to an airtight container. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to develop the flavors.
Serve chilled as a dip with crackers, fresh veggies, or pita chips, or use as a flavorful spread for sandwiches, burgers, or wraps.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1925 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 170.0 g | 218% | |
| Saturated Fat | 77.7 g | 388% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 446 mg | 149% | |
| Sodium | 2920 mg | 127% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.3 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.8 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.2 g | ||
| Protein | 64.9 g | 130% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 1771 mg | 136% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 619 mg | 13% | |
*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.
