Easy Pimento Cheese Recipe | Perfect for Snacks & Appetizers

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt is lower in calories and higher in protein.

sharp cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheddar cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheddar is lower in fat, while processed cheese is often cheaper.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: avocado

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Avocado provides healthy fats, while sour cream is often less expensive.

Start by adding 2 cups of shredded sharp cheddar cheese into a bowl.

Add approximately 1/4 cup of mayonnaise to the cheese.

Stir the mayonnaise into the cheese until well mixed, using a spatula or fork.

Add 2 tablespoons of diced pimento, including the juice from the jar.

Add a pinch of cayenne pepper, adjusting to taste if you prefer it spicier.

Grate half an onion using a fine grater to extract about 1/2 teaspoon of onion juice, avoiding any onion flesh.

Mix the onion juice into the cheese mixture until combined.

Let the pimento cheese sit overnight for the best flavor, but it can be eaten immediately if desired.

For a spicy variation, roast and peel one poblano pepper or use a small can of chili peppers, and add it to the mixture along with extra cayenne pepper.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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