Pimento Cheese
This homemade pimento cheese recipe is a southern classic that comes together in just 10 minutes.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 8 oz 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
- Beat the softened cream cheese until fluffy.
- Add the sharp cheddar cheese, diced pimento peppers, mayo, salt, onion powder, and garlic powder. Beat again to combine all of the ingredients together.
- Cover and chill the pimento cheese in the fridge for at least 1-2 hours, or until you are ready to serve it.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.
- Serve with crackers for an appetizer or on white sandwich bread for lunch.
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