Pimento Cheese
This Southern pimento cheese recipe is so rich and creamy, thanks the three types of cheese. We use a hand mixer to stir this together to give it a smooth texture. So much better than the little tubs you buy in the store!
Servings 16 servings
Calories 129kcal
Ingredients
- 4 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- 1 cup cheddar cheese freshly grated
- 1 cup Monterey Jack freshly grated
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons jarred diced pimento
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Add everything but the parsley to a mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Spoon into a serving dish and sprinkle the top with parsley, if desired.
- Serve with chips, crackers, and fresh vegetables for dipping or spread between bread as a sandwich.
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Notes
You can stir this together by hand if necessary, but it won't be nearly as creamy.
Add a little minced jalapeno or grated onion, if desired.
Adapted from Paula Deen.
Nutrition
Calories: 129kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 229mg | Potassium: 29mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 111mg | Iron: 0.2mg