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Homemade Pimento Cheese

A creamy and tangy spread made with cheese, pimentos, and spices, perfect for sandwiches or as a dip.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cheese
  • 8 oz Sharp Cheddar Cheese Grated
  • 4 oz Cream Cheese Softened
Vegetables
  • 1 jar Pimentos Drained and chopped
  • 1 small Green Onion Chopped
Condiments
  • 1 tbsp Mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 tsp Hot Sauce Optional
Spices
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp Salt To taste
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper To taste

Method
 

Mix Ingredients
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the grated sharp cheddar cheese and softened cream cheese.
  2. Add the chopped pimentos and green onion to the cheese mixture.
  3. Stir in the mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce if using.
  4. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
Serve
  1. Transfer the pimento cheese to a serving dish and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  2. Serve with crackers, bread, or vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 10gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Pimento cheese can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

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