The Best Ever Pimiento Cheese Spread
Creamy, tangy, and irresistibly flavorful, "The Best Ever Pimiento Cheese Spread" is the Southern classic your taste buds have been craving! Made with sharp cheddar cheese, rich cream cheese, jarred pimientos, and a perfectly balanced blend of spices like garlic powder, paprika, and a hint of optional cayenne for a subtle kick, this spread is as versatile as it is delicious. With just 15 minutes of prep time and no cooking required, it’s the ultimate crowd-pleaser for any occasion—from game day gatherings to elegant charcuterie boards. Serve it chilled or at room temperature with crackers, fresh veggies, or as the ultimate sandwich filling. Once you try this creamy and zesty homemade pimiento cheese, you'll never settle for store-bought again!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 4 ounces jarred diced pimientos, drained
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and mayonnaise using a hand mixer or a wooden spoon until smooth and creamy.
Add the shredded sharp cheddar cheese into the bowl and gently fold it into the cream cheese mixture until evenly distributed.
Stir in the drained diced pimientos, ensuring they are evenly mixed.
Add the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper to the mixture. Stir until the spices are fully blended and the spread is uniformly seasoned.
Taste the spread and adjust the seasonings if needed to suit your preference.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the spread to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve chilled or at room temperature with crackers, sliced vegetables, or as a sandwich spread. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2606 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 238.5 g | 306% | |
| Saturated Fat | 104.0 g | 520% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 611 mg | 204% | |
| Sodium | 3511 mg | 153% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.5 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.0 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.1 g | ||
| Protein | 71.7 g | 143% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1873 mg | 144% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 372 mg | 8% | |
*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.
