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A creamy, tangy, and slightly spicy Southern classic. This homemade pimento cheese is made with sharp cheddar and real pimentos for an authentic taste. Perfect as a dip for crackers, a spread for sandwiches, or a topping for burgers. Ready in just 10 minutes of active prep time!
Prepare the Creamy Base
Incorporate Cheese and Pimentos
Chill to Meld Flavors
A creamy, tangy, and slightly spicy Southern classic. This homemade pimento cheese is made with sharp cheddar and real pimentos for an authentic taste. Perfect as a dip for crackers, a spread for sandwiches, or a topping for burgers. Ready in just 10 minutes of active prep time!
This southern recipe takes 40 minutes to prepare and yields 8 servings. At 260.11 calories per serving with 8.15g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for snack or lunch or side or appetizer.
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Serve
Add 1-2 finely diced jalapeños (seeds removed for less heat) or a few dashes of your favorite hot sauce for an extra kick.
Incorporate 1/2 teaspoon of smoked paprika or use a smoked cheddar cheese for a deeper, smoky flavor profile.
Fold in 1/4 cup of toasted, chopped pecans for a delightful textural contrast.
For a more traditional, sharp flavor, add 1 tablespoon of finely grated yellow onion to the creamy base.
Sharp cheddar and cream cheese provide a good source of calcium, which is essential for maintaining strong bones and teeth.
The cheese in this recipe offers high-quality protein, which is necessary for muscle repair, immune function, and overall body maintenance.
With minimal sugar and carbohydrates, pimento cheese is a flavorful option for individuals following low-carb or ketogenic diets.
A single serving of this pimento cheese (approximately 1/4 cup or 66g) contains around 260-280 calories, primarily from fat and protein.
Pimento cheese is a rich, high-calorie, and high-fat spread. While it provides protein and calcium from the cheese, it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet. It is naturally low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for keto diets.
It is highly recommended to shred your own cheese from a block. Pre-shredded cheeses are coated with starches and anti-caking agents that can result in a grainy texture and prevent the spread from being truly creamy.
When stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator, homemade pimento cheese will stay fresh for up to one week.
Lumpiness is almost always caused by cream cheese that wasn't fully softened. Make sure to let it sit at room temperature for at least 30-60 minutes and beat it until completely smooth before adding any other ingredients.
Pimento cheese is incredibly versatile! Serve it as a dip with crackers, pork rinds, or raw vegetables. Use it as a spread for classic pimento cheese sandwiches (with or without crusts), melt it on burgers or grilled cheese, or stuff it into celery stalks.
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