Pimiento Cheese

Creamy, tangy, and irresistibly savory, this homemade Pimiento Cheese is a Southern classic that's as versatile as it is delicious. Made with sharp cheddar cheese, velvety cream cheese, and zesty jarred pimientos, this recipe is seasoned to perfection with garlic powder, onion powder, and a touch of optional cayenne for an extra kick. Ready in just 15 minutes, it's an effortless yet crowd-pleasing dish that's perfect as a dip for crackers and veggies or as a decadent sandwich spread. Whether you're hosting a party or whipping up a quick snack, this rich and flavorful pimiento cheese is guaranteed to steal the spotlight.

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 0.5 cup mayonnaise
• 4 ounces jarred diced pimientos, drained
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

Directions

Step 1

Grate the sharp cheddar cheese using a box grater or food processor, and set aside.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, add the softened cream cheese and mayonnaise. Mix thoroughly with a hand mixer or spoon until smooth and well combined.

Step 3

Stir in the grated cheddar cheese, drained diced pimientos, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper (if using).

Step 4

Season the mixture with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

Step 5

Mix everything together until fully combined. Adjust the seasoning if needed.

Step 6

Transfer the pimiento cheese to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 7

Serve chilled or at room temperature as a dip with crackers, vegetables, or as a sandwich spread.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(695.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2610.2

Total Fat 238.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 104.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 610.9mg	0%
Sodium 4101.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 56.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.7g	0%
Total Sugars 11.9g
Protein 71.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1876.9mg	0%
Iron 1.5mg	0%
Potassium 357.8mg	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: 80.7%

Protein: 10.8%

Carbs: 8.5%