Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of the Best Pimento Cheese, a delightful spread that brings Southern charm to any occasion. This versatile pimento cheese is perfect as a dip for crackers, a sandwich spread, or even as a topping for burgers. With its rich blend of sharp cheddar and creamy ingredients, this recipe is not only quick to prepare but also customizable to suit your taste preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 4-ounce jar diced pimentos, drained
- Paprika, ground black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the grated cheddar cheese, softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, and diced pimentos.
- Use a wooden spoon or hand mixer to blend until smooth and creamy.
- Cover the mixture with plastic wrap or transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Appetizers & Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg