Pimento Cheese Recipe
This classic Southern Pimento Cheese is sure to be the hit of your next party. To take it over the top, serve in little steamed red potatoes.
Servings 16 servings
Calories 226kcal
Ingredients
- 1 (8 ounce) box cream cheese softened
- ½ cup mayo preferably Duke's
- 1 cup extra-sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 cup white cheddar cheese shredded
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon dry mustard
- ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon mirin optional
- 1 (4-ounce) jar diced pimentos drained
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a stand mixer, using a paddle attachment, beat cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth and creamy.
- Add the cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, dry mustard, cayenne pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and mirin (optional); beat just until blended.
- Stir in the pimentos. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Refrigerate until 30 minutes prior to serving.
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Notes
- Use an electric mixer or spoon to combine for optimal texture and flavor. A food processor is not recommended, as you want the spread to retain most of its texture.
- You can substitute roasted red pepper for the pimentos.
- Mirin is a sweetened sake and can be found in the Asian food section of some grocery stores. Substitutions for mirin include 2 tablespoons of sherry mixed with 2 teaspoons of granulated sugar. You could also substitute maple syrup.
Nutrition
Calories: 226kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 383mg | Potassium: 36mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 174IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 170mg | Iron: 1mg