Pimento Cheese (without cream cheese)
Homemade southern style pimento cheese made in minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: about 4 cups 1x
- Category: Spread
- Method: Mix
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
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- 16 oz block extra sharp cheddar cheese
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 3/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 12 oz jar roasted red peppers, drained and diced
Instructions
- Shred the sharp cheddar in a food processor or with the large shredding holes on a box grater and set it aside.
- Add all ingredients except the cheese to a large mixing bowl.
- Stir until well combined.
- Add the shredded sharp cheddar and stir until everything is mixed together.
Notes
- If it’s too dry, stir in more mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon at a time, until it reaches your preferred consistency.
- Make it spicy by adding a diced fresh jalapeno.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 10 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 94
- Sugar: 0.3 g
- Sodium: 145.1 mg
- Fat: 8.6 g
- Carbohydrates: 0.8 g
- Protein: 3.4 g
- Cholesterol: 16.2 mg
Find it online: https://mandiofthemountains.com/pimento-cheese/