Perfect Pimento Cheese
Creamy, tangy, and packed with bold flavor, this Perfect Pimento Cheese recipe is a Southern classic that’s ready in just 10 minutes! Featuring sharp cheddar cheese, silky cream cheese, and a kick of smoked paprika and optional hot sauce, this irresistible spread is studded with vibrant jarred pimentos for a pop of color and sweetness. Garlic powder and onion powder round out the savory notes, while a quick chill in the refrigerator enhances its rich, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Ideal as a dip for crackers and fresh veggies or as a sandwich filling, this versatile pimento cheese is a crowd-pleaser for any occasion. Make it your go-to recipe for game days, picnics, and parties!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 4 ounces jarred diced pimentos, drained
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Grate the sharp cheddar cheese using a coarse grater for the best texture.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and mayonnaise. Stir until smooth and well combined.
Add the grated sharp cheddar cheese and diced pimentos to the bowl. Mix gently to combine.
Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and hot sauce, if using. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
Transfer the pimento cheese to a serving dish or airtight container. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve cold or at room temperature as a spread for crackers, bread, or vegetables. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2206 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 198.9 g | 255% | |
| Saturated Fat | 80.3 g | 401% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 486 mg | 162% | |
| Sodium | 3299 mg | 143% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.6 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.2 g | ||
| Protein | 64.4 g | 129% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1762 mg | 136% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 279 mg | 6% | |
*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.
