Elegant Pimiento Cheese Spread
Elevate your appetizer game with this Elegant Pimiento Cheese Spread, a creamy, tangy, and boldly flavored Southern classic! Made with sharp cheddar cheese, velvety cream cheese, and a touch of mayonnaise, this spread gets its signature flair from diced pimientos, a dash of smoked paprika, and optional hot sauce for a bit of heat. With just 15 minutes of prep time and no cooking required, this quick yet sophisticated recipe is perfect for entertaining or as a versatile addition to your weekly meal plan. Serve it chilled with crackers, crusty bread, fresh veggies, or as a gourmet sandwich filling, and watch it become the star of your table. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or indulging at home, this pimiento cheese spread is as elegant as it is effortless.
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Ingredients
- 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 0.33 cup pimientos, diced and drained
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp onion powder
- 0.25 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.5 tsp hot sauce (optional)
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
Directions
Step 1
Grate the sharp cheddar cheese using the large holes of a box grater. Set aside in a mixing bowl.
Step 2
In a medium bowl, use a hand mixer or a sturdy whisk to blend the softened cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth and creamy.
Step 3
Gently fold in the grated cheddar cheese, diced pimientos, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. If you desire a hint of spice, add hot sauce to taste.
Step 4
Stir the mixture thoroughly until the ingredients are evenly combined and smooth. Be careful not to overmix – the texture should remain slightly chunky from the cheese.
Step 5
Transfer the pimiento cheese spread into an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 6
Remove from the refrigerator 15 minutes before serving to let it soften slightly. Serve with crackers, bread, fresh vegetables, or as a filling for sandwiches.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (548.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2192.2 |
| Total Fat 199.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 80.3g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 486.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2944.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 46.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 6.9g | |
| Protein 65.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1755.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 1.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 311.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories