Pimento Cheese
Pimento Cheese is the perfect Southern dip. Spread it on crackers or use it to make the ultimate grilled cheese sandwich.
Servings 8 servings
Calories 145kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces extra sharp cheddar cheese grated
- 4 ounces jarred pimentos drained
- 2 cloves garlic pressed or minced
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt to taste
- ¼ freshly-cracked black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine grated cheese, pimentos, garlic, salt and pepper. Mix well.
- One tablespoon at a time, stir in mayonnaise until the desired thickness is achieved. Serve immediately with crackers or burgers, or store in an airtight container in the fridge until serving.
Notes
You can add another tablespoon of mayonnaise if you prefer the texture to be more fluid.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 145kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 356mg | Potassium: 53mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 663IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 203mg | Iron: 0.4mg
