Southern Pimento Cheese recipe

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Ingredients

2 cups shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
½ cup mayonnaise
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon onion powder
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimento, drained
salt and black pepper to taste

Nutrition Info

207.8 calories
carbohydrate: 2.1 g
cholesterol: 44.2 mg
fat: 19.9 g
fiber: 0.2 g
protein: 6.3 g
saturatedFat: 8.6 g
servingSize: -
sodium: 229 mg
sugar: 0.5 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

  1. Place the Cheddar cheese, cream cheese, mayonnaise, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, onion powder, minced jalapeno, and pimento into the large bowl of a mixer. Beat at medium speed, with paddle if possible, until thoroughly combined. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.

Recipe Yield

3 cups

Recipe Note

This wonderful version of pimento cheese can be used for grilled cheese sandwiches, as a spread for crackers, or served alongside your favorite fried green tomatoes.

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