Pimiento Cheese
Pimiento Cheese is an iconic Southern dish. And it is a beautiful, beautiful thing. I mean, how could a combination of cheeses, mayo, and mild peppers be a bad thing. Answer: It can't.
Servings: 3 cups
Calories: 283kcal
Ingredients
- 16 oz cheddar cheese freshly grated (see notes)
- 8 oz package of cream cheese room temperature
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup pimientos diced
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- Using a hand mixer (or stand mixer), cream the cheese, cream cheese, and mayonnaise together until completely combined.
- Add the pimientos, garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, and pepper and stir until combined.
- Refrigerate, covered, for about an hour before serving.
- Serve with chips, crackers, and/or vegetables, for dipping.
Notes
Notes: Two notes about the cheese:
- I used 8 oz of mild cheddar and 8 oz of sharp cheddar
- It's important to freshly shred/grate your own cheese versus using the pre-shredded bagged stuff. It tastes better, has a better texture, and is cheaper!
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 283kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 462mg | Sugar: 1g