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pimento cheese dip with crackers
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Pimento Cheese

Pimento cheese is a popular lunch favorite and easy to make with this simple recipe!
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pimento cheese
Servings: 8
Author: Joy Shull

Ingredients

  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 8 oz block sharp cheddar cheese freshly grated
  • ⅓ cup diced pimento peppers drained
  • 3 tablespoons mayo
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  • Soften the cream cheese for at least 45 minutes
  • Beat the cream cheese using hand mixers or a stand mixer
  • Add the sharp cheddar cheese, diced pimento peppers, mayo, salt, onion powder, and garlic powder. Beat to combine
  • Cover and chill in the fridge until ready to serve
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge
  • Serve with crackers for an appetizer or on white sandwich bread

Nutrition

Calories: 254kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 382mg | Potassium: 79mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 881IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 229mg | Iron: 0.3mg