T Town Cheese Spread with Pimiento
Creamy, tangy, and packed with bold, Southern-inspired flavor, this T Town Cheese Spread with Pimiento is a crowd-pleaser perfect for any occasion. Featuring a blend of sharp cheddar cheese, velvety cream cheese, and the subtle sweetness of jarred pimientos, this spread offers a delightful balance of savory and spicy, with just a hint of optional heat from hot sauce. Seasoned with garlic and onion powders for depth, it's a quick and easy no-cook appetizer that takes just 15 minutes to prepare. Serve it chilled or at room temperature with crackers, fresh veggies, or use it as a rich, flavorful sandwich spread. Whether for casual gatherings or elegant parties, this pimiento cheese spread is sure to become your go-to recipe for effortless entertaining.
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 0.25 cup mayonnaise
- 4 ounces jarred pimientos, drained and finely chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional, for heat)
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Grate the sharp cheddar cheese using the large holes of a box grater and set aside.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and mayonnaise. Use a hand mixer or a wooden spoon to mix until smooth and creamy.
Step 3
Add the grated cheddar cheese, chopped pimientos, garlic powder, onion powder, hot sauce (if using), salt, and black pepper to the bowl.
Step 4
Stir well with a spatula until all the ingredients are evenly incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
Step 5
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more salt or pepper to balance the flavors.
Step 6
Transfer the cheese spread to a serving dish or airtight container. If not serving immediately, refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
Step 7
Serve chilled or at room temperature with crackers, vegetable sticks, or as a spread for sandwiches.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (522.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1813.3 |
| Total Fat 156.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 76.3g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 427.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3478.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 44.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 16.2g | |
| Protein 66.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1761.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 1.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 346.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories