Description
A classic Southern spread combining sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses with creamy mayo and zingy pimentos.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese (shredded)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 4 oz jar diced pimentos (drained)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Mix the cheese.
- Add the mayo.
- Add pimentos.
- Season it.
- Chill before serving.
Notes
Allow cheeses and mayo to reach room temperature before mixing for a smoother blend. Let the pimento cheese sit in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg