Description
A creamy, tangy Southern staple made with grated cheddar cheese and chopped pimentos, perfect as a dip or sandwich filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz grated cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup chopped jarred pimentos
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Mix the grated cheddar cheese and chopped pimentos in a large bowl.
- Stir in the mayonnaise, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a spicier variation, consider adding diced jalapeños or hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: pimento cheese, Southern recipe, cheese spread