Pimento Cheese
Take a stroll down memory lane with a creamy crowd-pleasing favorite like classic Southern Pimento Cheese that makes everything taste better!
Servings 6 servings
Calories 459kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 1/2 cups extra-sharp cheddar cheese grated
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese grated
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- 1 (4-ounce) jar pimientos drained and chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
Instructions
- Using an electric mixer, beat all ingredients until well combined and creamy.
Notes
- Cream Cheese: Your recipe should start with softened cream cheese. If you forget to pull it out (like me), there are some options.
- Pimentos: I use a 4-ounce jar of pimentos for this recipe. They should be well-drained and chopped. I find it helps to just let them sit/drain in a colander for a few minutes while my cream cheese is softening.
- Heat: You can adjust the hot sauce to your taste. My hubby does not like much heat at all so I generally make it pretty mild. If you like it hot, just increase the amount of hot sauce.
- Pre-Shredded Cheese: Use the large holes of a box grater to grate your own cheese. The pre-shedded stuff in a bag is coated with cellulose (aka wood pulp) which negatively affects the flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 459kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 553mg | Potassium: 135mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1576IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 374mg