Description
A creamy, flavorful blend of cheeses and pimentos, perfect for dips or spreads, capturing the essence of Southern comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- 8 oz Cream Cheese, softened
- 1 cup Pimentos, drained
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
- Hot Sauce or Worcestershire Sauce, to taste
Instructions
- Begin by shredding your sharp cheddar cheese.
- Combine the shredded cheddar and softened cream cheese in a mixing bowl.
- Blend the cheeses together using a mixer on medium speed until creamy.
- Fold in the drained pimentos gently.
- Add the mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, and hot sauce or Worcestershire sauce.
- Blend until well combined and smooth.
- Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl and cover with plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let flavors marry.
- Serve with crackers, veggies, or as a sandwich spread.
Notes
Pimento cheese can be made ahead and often tastes better the next day. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: pimento cheese, Southern recipe, cheese dip, appetizer, vegetarian