Catherine's Pimento Cheese

Creamy, tangy, and packed with a hint of spice, Catherine's Pimento Cheese is the ultimate Southern comfort food that’s perfect for any occasion. Made with extra-sharp cheddar cheese, softened cream cheese, and a touch of mayonnaise, this rich and flavorful spread is infused with diced pimentos, aromatic garlic powder, smoky paprika, and a pinch of salt and pepper for a perfectly balanced bite. For those craving a kick, a splash of hot sauce can elevate the zestiness to your liking. Quick and easy to prepare in just 15 minutes, this versatile recipe is ideal as a cracker spread, veggie dip, or savory sandwich filling. Refrigerate it to let the bold flavors meld together, and serve chilled for a crowd-pleasing appetizer or snack.

Nutriscore Rating: 42/100

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Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

8 ounces Extra-sharp cheddar cheese
4 ounces Cream cheese, softened
0.5 cup Mayonnaise
4 ounces Diced pimentos, drained
0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
0.5 teaspoon Paprika
1 teaspoon Hot sauce (optional)
0.25 teaspoon Salt
0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Grate the extra-sharp cheddar cheese using a box grater or food processor. Set aside.

Step 2

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and mayonnaise. Stir until smooth and well blended.

Step 3

Add the grated cheddar cheese, diced pimentos, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the cream cheese mixture. Stir to combine.

Step 4

If desired, add hot sauce for an extra kick, and mix well.

Step 5

Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.

Step 6

Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Serve chilled with crackers, vegetable sticks, or as a sandwich filling. Enjoy!

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(583.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2196.7

Total Fat 199.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 80.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 486.2mg	0%
Sodium 4173.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 47.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.9g	0%
Total Sugars 9.0g
Protein 65.5g	0%

Vitamin D 48.6IU	0%
Calcium 1753.5mg	0%
Iron 3.1mg	0%
Potassium 606.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 79.8%

Protein: 11.7%

Carbs: 8.5%