Pimento Cheese
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A creamy, spreadable Southern-style dip made with whipped cream cheese, sharp cheddar, mayonnaise, and spicy pickled jalapeños. Use as a dip, spread, or ingredient in other dishes.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 20- 2 cups grated cheddar cheese (preferably grated from a block by hand)
- 8 oz. whipped cream cheese (or a block of cream cheese, see notes)
- 4 oz. pimento peppers (drained, see notes)
- ¼ cup mayonnaise (preferably Duke's, if available)
- 2 tablespoons chopped pickled jalapeños (optional, see notes)
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, more or less depending on spice level preferences)
- kosher salt and black pepper (to taste)
- minced fresh chives or parsley, plus more paprika (for garnish, optional)
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 5M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 5m
- Sodium
- 187mg
- Total sugar
- 1g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 21mg
- Calcium
- 75mg
- Iron
- 0.14mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 5M
- SODIUM
- 187MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.