Description
This Pimento Cheese is a delightful blend of sharp cheddar, creamy goodness, and zesty spices. It’s incredibly easy to prepare and makes for a fantastic snack option, perfect for serving at parties or enjoying with crackers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups extra sharp cheddar cheese
- 8 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup light mayonnaise
- 4 ounces diced pimento (drained)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt (or dash table salt)
- dash black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients.
- Use a hand mixer to blend everything together until smooth.
- Adjust seasoning by adding more cayenne, salt, or pepper to taste.
- Serve the mixture with crackers and vegetables.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding more spice to suit your taste.
Let it chill in the refrigerator for an hour for enhanced flavor before serving.
This cheese spread can be used as a dip or sandwich filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/10 recipe
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
