Southwestern Pimento Cheese
Get ready to spice up your snack spread with this creamy, zesty Southwestern Pimento Cheese! This twist on the classic Southern favorite combines sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses with the bold flavors of smoked paprika, ground cumin, and a hint of jalapeño heat. The rich, velvety base of mayonnaise and cream cheese pairs perfectly with tangy bites of diced pimentos, creating a flavor-packed dip that's irresistibly smooth. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes, this versatile recipe can be served as a chilled appetizer with crackers and chips or as a flavorful sandwich filling. Whether you're hosting a party or savoring a quiet snack, this southwestern-inspired treat is sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 oz diced pimentos, drained
- 1 jalapeño, finely diced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp onion powder
- 0.5 tsp hot sauce (optional)
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded sharp cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese.
Add the mayonnaise and softened cream cheese to the bowl. Mix until smooth and well combined.
Stir in the diced pimentos and finely diced jalapeño, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
Sprinkle in the smoked paprika, ground cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. If desired, add the hot sauce for extra heat.
Mix all ingredients thoroughly until the cheeses and spices are evenly incorporated.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more salt, pepper, or hot sauce according to preference.
Transfer the pimento cheese mixture to a serving bowl, cover it, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve chilled or at room temperature with crackers, tortilla chips, celery sticks, or use as a sandwich filling. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3508 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 321.4 g | 412% | |
| Saturated Fat | 107.7 g | 538% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 701 mg | 234% | |
| Sodium | 5097 mg | 222% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 78.9 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.1 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.7 g | ||
| Protein | 93.6 g | 187% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.8 mcg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 2564 mg | 197% | |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 799 mg | 17% | |
*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.
