Homemade Pimento Cheese
Servings: 12
Calories: 284kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 - 4 ounce jar chopped pimentos, drained
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Using a box grater or food processor, grate cheese.
- To a large bowl, add cream cheese, mayonnaise, cayenne pepper, and black pepper. Mix together using a hand mixer or wooden spoon. Add-in cheese and pimentos. Blend together until well mixed. Taste and add salt if needed.
- Place in refrigerator for at least 1 hour prior to serving to chill and let flavors marry. Will keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
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Notes
Storage:
Store pimento cheese in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
Nutritional values provided are an estimate and will vary depending on the brands used.
Nutrition
Calories: 284kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 366mg | Potassium: 57mg | Fiber: 0.01g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 658IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 286mg | Iron: 0.1mg