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Pimento Cheese

This pimento cheese recipe shows you how to make this southern favorite. Enjoy it on crackers, veggies and sandwiches.

Course Appetizer, Dips
Cuisine American, Southern
Keyword pimento cheese, pimento cheese recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 98 kcal
Author Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy

Ingredients

  • 5 ounces sharp cheddar cheese grated
  • ¼ cup whipped cream cheese
  • ½ cup jarred pimentos or chopped red bell peppers or chopped roasted red bell peppers
  • 2 Tablespoons mayo
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients to a medium size mixing bowl and mix well using a rubber spatula. You want it to be spreadable but still slightly chunky.
  2. Serve as a spread between two slices of your favorite bread and enjoy as a sandwich or serve with some crisp, fresh veggies and chips and enjoy as a dip.

Recipe Notes

Nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using a recipe nutrition label generator. 

Nutrition Facts
Pimento Cheese
Amount Per Serving
Calories 98 Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 23mg8%
Sodium 250mg11%
Potassium 61mg2%
Carbohydrates 2g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 614IU12%
Vitamin C 10mg12%
Calcium 141mg14%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.