How to make pimento cheese

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.

Grate the extra sharp Tillamook cheddar cheese in a food processor.

In a mixer, combine 3/4 cup of mayonnaise and the grated cheese.

Add 24 ounces of diced pimentos and a pinch of cayenne pepper to the mixer.

Mix all ingredients for one minute until well combined.

Taste the mixture to check for seasoning.

Serve the pimento cheese in stuffed celery or as finger sandwiches on thin white bread.

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