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A white crock filled with pimento cheese on a plate surrounded by crackers, a wine bottle, wine glass, and cracker topped with cheese in the background.
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Pimento Cheese

Perfect for spreading on crackers, this easy-to-make cheese spread is a classic combination of cream cheese, sharp cheddar, and jarred pimentos.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Servings: 14 servings
Author: Lynne Webb

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces sharp cheddar cheese coarsely shredded
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 clove garlic finely minced
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • Dash of hot sauce
  • 1/4 cup chopped pimentos well drained
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Add the cheddar cheese, cream cheese, garlic, lemon juice, mayonnaise and hot sauce to a small mixing bowl and combine until creamy and well blended.
  • Stir in the pimentos and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • For best flavor, cover and let stand for at least 30 minutes. Leftover spread can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tbsp | Calories: 46 | Total Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 72mg | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 2g