Low Sodium Classic Southern Pimento Cheese
Discover the irresistible charm of **Low Sodium Classic Southern Pimento Cheese**, a healthier twist on the iconic Southern spread. This recipe delivers all the creamy, tangy goodness you love, with a careful balance of bold flavors and reduced sodium—perfect for mindful eating. Made with sharp cheddar cheese, low sodium cream cheese, diced pimentos, and a hint of smoked paprika, garlic powder, and apple cider vinegar, this pimento cheese offers a rich depth of flavor while remaining easy to prepare in just 15 minutes. Whether served as a dip for veggies, spread onto sandwiches, or paired with buttery crackers, this crowd-pleasing dish is a must-have for any gathering or snack time. Indulge guilt-free in this lighter version of the classic favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 oz low sodium cream cheese
- 1 cup pimentos, drained and diced
- 0.33 cup mayonnaise
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp onion powder
- 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
Grate the sharp cheddar cheese using a box grater or food processor.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the grated cheddar cheese and low sodium cream cheese.
Add the diced pimentos, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and apple cider vinegar to the bowl.
Using a spatula or an electric mixer on low speed, blend all ingredients together until well combined and creamy.
Taste the mixture and adjust the black pepper if needed, or add a bit more apple cider vinegar for extra tang.
Transfer the pimento cheese to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least one hour to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve chilled with crackers, on sandwiches, or as a dip for vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1818 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 158.8 g | 204% | |
| Saturated Fat | 72.0 g | 360% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 402 mg | 134% | |
| Sodium | 2331 mg | 101% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.2 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.4 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.5 g | ||
| Protein | 67.5 g | 135% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1737 mg | 134% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 596 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.
