Southern Pimento Cheese

This wonderful pimento cheese with jalapeño can be used to spice up grilled cheese sandwiches, as a spread for crackers, or served alongside your favorite fried green tomatoes.


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Prep Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 15 mins
Yield: 3 cups
Servings: 12

Ingredients

Ingredients List

  • 2 cups shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened

  • ½ cup mayonnaise

  • 1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimento, drained

  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced (Optional)

  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

  • ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (Optional)

  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder

  • salt and black pepper to taste


Directions

  1. Place Cheddar cheese, cream cheese, mayonnaise, pimento, minced jalapeño, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and onion powder in a large bowl. Mix until thoroughly combined. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.


Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Nutrition Facts
208 Calories
20g Fat
2g Carbs
6g Protein


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