Description
Enjoy the classic Southern flavors with Rosalynn Carter’s Pimiento Cheese recipe. This creamy and tangy spread is perfect for sandwiches, crackers, or vegetable dips. Easy to make and bursting with cheesy goodness!
Ingredients
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Cheese Mixture:
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 (4-ounce) jar diced pimientos, drained
Seasonings:
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1–2 teaspoons pickle juice or apple cider vinegar (optional, for tang)
Instructions
- Mix Cheeses and Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine cheddar, Monterey Jack, pimientos, mayonnaise, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until creamy.
- Add Tang (Optional): Incorporate pickle juice or vinegar for acidity.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve: Enjoy as a spread, dip, or filling.
Notes
- For smoother texture, blend in a food processor.
- Enhance with cayenne for a spicy twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
