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Easy Homemade Pimento Cheese

Easy Homemade Pimento Cheese

Creamy, sharp, and just a little spicy — this Southern pimento cheese comes together in 10 minutes with 8 simple ingredients. No cooking, no fuss, just the best pimento cheese you'll make at home.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer, Dips
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 243 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large bowl
  • 1 Hand Mixer

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened and cubed
  • 4 oz jar pimentos, drained
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise such as Dukes, Hellmans or Sir Kensingtons
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl combine the cheddar cheese, cream cheese, pimento peppers, mayonnaise, smoked paprika, salt and pepper.
  • Using a hand mixer or a sturdy wooden spoon mix together the ingredients until well combined. Alternatively you can also use a food processor
  • Transfer to a serving bowl and serve immediately or refrigerate for up to a week. If you refrigerate allow to come to room temperate for 30 minutes before using.

Nutrition

Calories: 243kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 9gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 58mgSodium: 371mgPotassium: 92mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1130IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 229mgIron: 0.4mg
Keyword 30 minutes or less, cheese recipe, easy appetizers

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