Low Carb Classic Pimento Cheese Spread
Indulge in the creamy, tangy goodness of this Low Carb Classic Pimento Cheese Spread—a Southern favorite reimagined for a low-carb lifestyle! This quick and easy recipe combines sharp cheddar cheese, smooth cream cheese, and rich mayonnaise, perfectly balanced with the zesty kick of diced pimentos and a medley of aromatic spices, including garlic, onion, and a touch of cayenne. Ready in just 15 minutes, this spread is wonderfully versatile—serve it as a dip with crisp celery sticks, pair it with low-carb crackers, or use it as a flavorful topping for burgers and sandwiches. Perfect for meal prepping or entertaining, this keto-friendly pimento cheese proves that you don't have to sacrifice flavor for healthy eating!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups (shredded) sharp cheddar cheese
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 4 ounces diced pimentos
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.125 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
Allow the cream cheese to soften at room temperature for about 10-15 minutes before beginning.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and mayonnaise. Use a hand mixer or spatula to blend until smooth and creamy.
Add the shredded sharp cheddar cheese to the cream cheese mixture and mix until the cheese is well incorporated.
Drain the diced pimentos and add them to the bowl, gently folding them into the cheese mixture using a spatula.
Season the mixture with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Stir until all the ingredients are thoroughly blended.
Taste the spread and adjust seasoning, if necessary, to suit your taste preferences.
For optimal flavor, refrigerate the pimento cheese spread for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve the pimento cheese spread chilled with low-carb crackers, celery sticks, or as a topping for burgers and sandwiches.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2588 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 237.2 g | 304% | |
| Saturated Fat | 102.1 g | 510% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 589 mg | 196% | |
| Sodium | 3322 mg | 144% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 54.3 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.4 g | ||
| Protein | 71.9 g | 144% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1857 mg | 143% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 535 mg | 11% | |
*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.
