Spice up your snacks with Chipotle Pepper Spicy Pimento Cheese Spread

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

sharp cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheddar

💰Cheaper: mild cheddar cheese

Mild cheddar is more affordable and still adds flavor

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: avocado

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Sour cream is a budget-friendly alternative with a creamy texture

chipotle peppers

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Cayenne provides heat without the cost of chipotle

In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 pound of grated smoked cheddar cheese, 4 cups of mayonnaise, and 8 oz of softened cream cheese.

Add 1 pound of cooked and crumbled bacon, 3 to 4 chipotle peppers in adobo, 1 diced green onion, and 1 tablespoon of diced pimentos.

Mix everything until the ingredients are evenly combined. You could also use an electric mixer on low for a smoother spread.

Cover the pimento cheese and chill for several hours before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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