Pimento Cheese
Diced pimentos are combined with sharp cheddar cheese, cream cheese, mayonnaise, green onions and some seasonings that really add a hint smoky spice!
Servings: 8
Calories: 168kcal
Ingredients
- 1 8 oz block cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 4 oz jar diced pimentos
- 1/3 cup green onions, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- salt & black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a medium sized bowl. Stir to combine.
- Add additional salt & pepper if needed.
- You can serve immediately, but the mixture get better if it is allowed to set for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Store the pimento cheese in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
Serve on crackers, celery sticks or event make yourself a pimento cheese sandwhch with lettuce & sliced tomatoes!
Nutrition
Calories: 168kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 224mg | Potassium: 69mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 763IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 211mg | Iron: 1mg