Pimento Cheese
This pimento cheese is savory and loaded with cream cheese, mayonnaise, and shredded cheese. It's perfect as a dip or tucked into a sandwich!
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 383kcal
Equipment
- 1 Large mixing bowl
- Measuring cups
- measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 8 ounce cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 16 ounce mild cheddar cheese
- 1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimentos
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, mix together the cream cheese, mayonnaise, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika.8 ounce cream cheese, softened, ¼ cup mayonnaise, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Using a box grater, shred the cheddar cheese and add to the cream cheese mixture. Add the diced pimentos and stir everything together to combine. Transfer to your desired serving bowl and chill until ready to serve.16 ounce mild cheddar cheese, 1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimentos
Notes
Store pimento cheese in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, and serve it chilled when you're ready to eat.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 383kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 652mg | Potassium: 115mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1361IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 431mg | Iron: 0.5mg