Pimento Cheese

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: American

Pimento cheese is a creamy, flavorful spread featuring melted cheese, pimientos, and a tangy kick of vinegar. Perfect for sandwiches, crackers, or as a dip, it appeals to cheese lovers and those seeking a savory, Southern-inspired treat with a smooth, cheesy texture and a hint of sweetness.

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Ingredients

  • 3/4 lb cheese
  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 tsp vinegar
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 3 Tbsp mayonnaise

Instructions

  1. Heat the cheese, butter, salt, vinegar, sugar, and mayonnaise in a double boiler until melted.
  2. Mash the pimiento pepper into the mixture and stir well.
  3. Remove from heat and continue stirring for a few minutes until well combined.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

502 kcal 25% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.8g 10% DV
Total Fat 48g 62% DV
Carbs 13.1g 5% DV
Fiber 1.1g 4% DV
Sugar 5.8g 12% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10155.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 155.8mg 3% DV
Cholesterol 84mg 28% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 28.5mcg 3% DV
Vitamin C 9.1mg 10% DV
Calcium 161mg 12% DV
Iron 0.6mg 3% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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