Low Sodium Classic Pimento Cheese Dip
Elevate your appetizer game with our Low Sodium Classic Pimento Cheese Dip—a creamy, tangy, and flavorful twist on the Southern classic. This recipe is perfect for those mindful of their sodium intake, featuring fresh shredded sharp cheddar cheese, softened cream cheese, and vibrant jarred pimentos, all blended seamlessly with mayonnaise and a medley of spices like onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika. With just 15 minutes of prep time, it’s an easy yet impressive dip suitable for any gathering or snack spread. Chill this dip for maximum flavor, then serve it with crisp veggie sticks, low-sodium crackers, or use it as a sandwich spread for a delicious flair. Bursting with bold flavors yet gentle on the salt, this pimento cheese dip checks all the boxes for a crowd-pleasing, low-sodium treat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 4 ounces jarred pimentos, drained and chopped
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped chives (optional)
Instructions
Begin by grating sharp cheddar cheese if not using pre-shredded. It's important to use a fresh block to control sodium content.
In a large mixing bowl, add the softened cream cheese and mayonnaise. Use a spatula to mix until smooth and well combined.
Add the shredded cheddar cheese to the bowl, ensuring it’s evenly distributed throughout the cream cheese mixture.
Fold in the drained and chopped pimentos, ensuring they are evenly spread through the mixture.
Sprinkle in the onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, and ground black pepper. Stir until all spices are thoroughly combined in the mixture.
Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning if necessary, remembering to keep sodium low.
For added flavor, gently mix in the fresh chopped chives if you are using them.
Transfer the pimento cheese dip to a serving bowl and cover. Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve with your choice of low-sodium crackers, vegetable sticks, or use as a spread for sandwiches.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2598 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 237.8 g | 305% | |
| Saturated Fat | 103.7 g | 518% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 609 mg | 203% | |
| Sodium | 2940 mg | 128% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.4 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.2 g | ||
| Protein | 71.2 g | 142% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 1859 mg | 143% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 595 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.
