Description
This Pimento Cheese recipe offers a delightful blend of extra sharp cheddar and cream cheese, seasoned to perfection. Fast to prepare, it’s perfect for snacks, parties, or casual get-togethers—ideal for anyone craving a homemade treat.
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
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients.
- Using a hand mixer, blend everything together until smooth.
- Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning with more cayenne, salt, and pepper if needed.
- Serve alongside crackers and fresh vegetables.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the spice levels according to your taste.
For a smoother consistency, blend longer with the hand mixer.
This dip pairs well with a variety of dippers, such as pita chips, or fresh veggies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/10 of the recipe
- Calories: 221
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 43mg