Old Fashioned Pimento Cheese Spread
A classic Southern spread made with sharp cheddar cheese, pimentos, and mayonnaise.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 oz diced pimentos, drained
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine shredded cheddar cheese and diced pimentos.
- Add mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using).
- Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- For best flavor, let the mixture chill for 2-4 hours before serving.
- Adjust seasonings to taste.
- Serve with crackers, bread, or vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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