Hatch chile pimento cheese | how to make

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

sharp cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: medium cheddar

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Medium cheddar provides a similar flavor with lower cost

Hatch chiles

💰Cheaper: canned green chiles

Canned green chiles are more accessible and affordable

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: avocado

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Avocado adds creaminess with healthier fats

Start with 8 ounces of fresh grated sharp cheddar cheese.

Use fresh cheese, not pre-bagged, to avoid cellulose.

Prepare 1/2 cup of mild roasted Hatch chiles by cutting off the stem, removing seeds, and scraping off the charred skin.

Chop the chiles finely.

In a mixing bowl, combine the grated cheddar cheese and the chopped Hatch chiles.

Add 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder and 1 tablespoon of fresh squeezed lemon juice.

Mix in 1/2 cup of mayonnaise (Hellmann's).

Season with 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon of fresh ground black pepper, adjusting to taste.

Mix all ingredients thoroughly and taste for seasoning.

Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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