Pimento Cheese Recipe
This quick and easy Southern Pimento Cheese, or "Southern pâté," is a creamy and delicious cheese dip made with a flavorful combination of cream cheese, mayonnaise, pimentos, and shredded cheddar cheese. It is a must-have appetizer or snack for game days and holidays and wonderful on crackers or spread over sandwiches.
Servings: 3 cups
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ teaspoon sweet paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 4 ounces diced jarred pimentos drained
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese freshly shredded
- fresh chives chopped, to garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, stir together the softened cream cheese and the mayonnaise until combined, then stir in the paprika, salt, and black pepper (tip: for a fluffier pimento cheese dip, use a hand mixer to mix the mayo, cream cheese, and seasonings).
- Add the diced pimentos and shredded cheese to the mixing bowl and fold into the mayo cheese mixture.
- Cover and transfer to the refrigerator. Chill for at least 30 minutes or up to two hours to allow the dip to set and the flavors to meld together.
- Garnish with fresh chives, if desired.
Notes
- Keep leftovers stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- If you like a little heat, try adding fresh or pickled jalapeños, a pinch of cayenne pepper, or a dash of hot sauce.
- Nutritional information is per cup.
Nutrition
Calories: 838kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 80g | Saturated Fat: 34g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 19g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 167mg | Sodium: 1361mg | Potassium: 250mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2964IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 614mg | Iron: 1mg
