Snappy Pimento Cheese
Get ready to elevate your appetizer game with Snappy Pimento Cheese, a bold and creamy Southern classic with a fiery twist! This irresistible spread combines the sharp tang of shredded cheddar, the velvety smoothness of cream cheese, and the sweet bite of diced pimentos, rounded out with a kick of hot sauce and optional fresh jalapeño for added heat. Seasoned to perfection with garlic powder, paprika, and onion powder, this 15-minute, no-cook masterpiece is ideal for parties, game days, or anytime snacking. Serve it chilled with crisp crackers, crunchy veggie sticks, or slathered on burgers and sandwiches for a punch of flavor in every bite. Quick, versatile, and bursting with personality, this Snappy Pimento Cheese is guaranteed to become your go-to crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups (shredded) sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup pimentos (diced, drained)
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon jalapeño pepper (fresh, minced, optional)
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and mayonnaise. Use a hand mixer or a spatula to mix until smooth and creamy.
Fold in the shredded sharp cheddar cheese until evenly combined.
Add the diced pimentos, hot sauce, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and optional minced jalapeño. Stir until all ingredients are well incorporated.
Taste the mixture and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or hot sauce to suit your preference.
Transfer the Snappy Pimento Cheese to a serving dish or airtight container. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving, allowing the flavors to meld.
Serve cold with crackers, fresh vegetable sticks, or use it as a spread for sandwiches and burgers. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
237 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.6 g | 28% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.2 g | 51% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 50 mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 433 mg | 19% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 3.4 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.2 g | ||
| Protein | 8.1 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 221 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 51 mg | 1% | |
*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.
