Description
Classic southern pimento cheese, perfect for spreading on bread or serving as a dip.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese (shredded)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 4 oz jar diced pimentos (drained)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine the shredded sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses in a mixing bowl.
- Add the mayonnaise and mix until well combined.
- Stir in the diced pimentos.
- Add garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
Use freshly grated cheese for a creamier texture and let the blend sit overnight for the best flavor infusion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg