Southern Pimento Cheese

Name: Southern Pimento Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 2 cups shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese; 8 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (Optional); 1/4 teaspoon onion powder; 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced (Optional); 1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimento, drained; salt and black pepper to taste

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This wonderful version of pimento cheese can be used for grilled cheese sandwiches, as a spread for crackers, or served alongside your favorite fried green tomatoes.

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📊 At a Glance

Prep 10 min

Serves 12

Difficulty Medium

🛒 Ingredients

2 cups shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese

8 ounces cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (Optional)

1/4 teaspoon onion powder

1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced (Optional)

1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimento, drained

salt and black pepper to taste

Nutrition Facts

Servings per recipe 12

Serving size 1 serving

Amount per serving

Calories 208

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 19.9g 26%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 229mg 10%

Total Carbohydrate 2.1g 1%

Dietary Fiber 0.2g 1%

Total Sugars 0.5g

Protein 6.3g 13%

Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 0mg 0%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 0mg 0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) 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.

👨‍🍳 Instructions

Place the Cheddar cheese, cream cheese, mayonnaise, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, onion powder, minced jalapeño, and pimento into the large bowl of a mixer.