Spicy Bacon Pimento Cheese
Classic Southern pimento cheese gets an upgrade with four types of cheese, bacon and spices. Serve it with crackers and bread, or enjoy it on a grilled cheese sandwich. Makes 2 cups.
Servings 8 servings
Calories 310kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese extra sharp
- ½ cup shredded white cheddar cheese extra sharp
- ½ cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- 4 pieces cooked bacon crumbled
- 1 4-ounce jar pimentos drained
- sea salt to taste
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a bowl. Stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 362mg | Potassium: 66mg | Fiber: 0.04g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 686IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 232mg | Iron: 0.2mg
