T Town Cheese Spread with Pimiento
Creamy, tangy, and packed with bold, Southern-inspired flavor, this T Town Cheese Spread with Pimiento is a crowd-pleaser perfect for any occasion. Featuring a blend of sharp cheddar cheese, velvety cream cheese, and the subtle sweetness of jarred pimientos, this spread offers a delightful balance of savory and spicy, with just a hint of optional heat from hot sauce. Seasoned with garlic and onion powders for depth, it's a quick and easy no-cook appetizer that takes just 15 minutes to prepare. Serve it chilled or at room temperature with crackers, fresh veggies, or use it as a rich, flavorful sandwich spread. Whether for casual gatherings or elegant parties, this pimiento cheese spread is sure to become your go-to recipe for effortless entertaining.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 0.25 cup mayonnaise
- 4 ounces jarred pimientos, drained and finely chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional, for heat)
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Grate the sharp cheddar cheese using the large holes of a box grater and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and mayonnaise. Use a hand mixer or a wooden spoon to mix until smooth and creamy.
Add the grated cheddar cheese, chopped pimientos, garlic powder, onion powder, hot sauce (if using), salt, and black pepper to the bowl.
Stir well with a spatula until all the ingredients are evenly incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more salt or pepper to balance the flavors.
Transfer the cheese spread to a serving dish or airtight container. If not serving immediately, refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve chilled or at room temperature with crackers, vegetable sticks, or as a spread for sandwiches.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
299 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.4 g | 34% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.2 g | 66% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 65 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 605 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 5.5 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.8 g | ||
| Protein | 11.2 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 295 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 61 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.
