Description
This Pimento Cheese boasts irresistible flavors with sharp cheddar, cream cheese, and diced pimento, making it ideal for snacks or gatherings. Easy to prepare and perfect for sharing!
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
- Combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl.
- Use a hand mixer to blend the ingredients together until smooth.
- Taste the mixture and add more cayenne powder, salt, and pepper according to your preference.
- Serve with crackers and vegetables.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
Adjust the seasoning to suit your taste preferences.
This Pimento Cheese can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 92
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 118mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 16mg