This Southern pimento cheese recipe is so rich and creamy, thanks the three types of cheese. We use a hand mixer to stir this together to give it a smooth texture. So much better than the little tubs you buy in the store!
PREP10minutes
TOTAL10minutes
serves 16
INGREDIENTS
- 4 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- 1 cup cheddar cheese freshly grated
- 1 cup Monterey Jack freshly grated
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons jarred diced pimento
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS
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Add everything but the parsley to a mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
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Spoon into a serving dish and sprinkle the top with parsley, if desired.
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Serve with chips, crackers, and fresh vegetables for dipping or spread between bread as a sandwich.
TIPS & NOTES:
You can stir this together by hand if necessary, but it won’t be nearly as creamy.
Add a little minced jalapeno or grated onion, if desired.
Adapted from Paula Deen.
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 129kcal (6%)| Carbohydrates: 1g| Protein: 4g (8%)| Fat: 12g (18%)| Saturated Fat: 5g (31%)| Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g| Monounsaturated Fat: 3g| Trans Fat: 0.01g| Cholesterol: 23mg (8%)| Sodium: 229mg (10%)| Potassium: 29mg (1%)| Fiber: 0.1g| Sugar: 0.5g (1%)| Vitamin A: 300IU (6%)| Vitamin C: 3mg (4%)| Calcium: 111mg (11%)| Iron: 0.2mg (1%)