How to Make Homemade Southern Pimento Cheese | Allrecipes

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 sharp cheddar cheese from the block for better texture.

Use a stand mixer with a paddle attachment to mix the ingredients.

Add softened cream cheese to the mixer.

Incorporate mayonnaise, ensuring it's not too much, just enough for flavor.

Add onion powder, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper.

Drain and chop pimentos finely before adding them to the mixture.

Optionally, add chopped jalapeno (seeds removed) for extra flavor.

Mix on medium speed until well combined, but do not overmix.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste and mix again briefly.

Taste the mixture to check for seasoning, adjusting as needed.

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