Fancy Pimento Cheese

Fancy Pimento Cheese

I had the best pimento cheese at a resort in North Carolina and replicated it in my kitchen. Tastes great with flatbread crackers, topped with chow chow and a slice of pickled okra! Try it!

Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Yield:
1 quart
Servings:
16

Ingredients

  • 20 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup minced fresh chives
  • ½ cup minced roasted red pepper
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup dill pickle juice
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce (such as Cholula®)
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1
Using the smallest holes of a box grater, grate half the Cheddar cheese. Grate the remaining Cheddar cheese on the next larger size holes.

Step 2
Stir together the Cheddar cheese, chives, roasted red pepper, cream cheese, pickle juice, mayonnaise, hot pepper sauce, and black pepper in a bowl until evenly combined.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

220
Calories
20g
Fat
1g
Carbs
10g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 220
% Daily Value *
Total Fat20g 25%
Saturated Fat10g 50%
Cholesterol48mg 16%
Sodium328mg 14%
Total Carbohydrate1g 0%
Dietary Fiber0g 0%
Total Sugars1g
Protein10g
Vitamin C5mg 27%
Calcium264mg 20%
Iron0mg 2%
Potassium51mg 1%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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