How to Make Philmento Pimento Cheese with Sriracha - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to classic Southern comfort food, few things can compete with a good pimento cheese spread. Creamy, tangy, and oh-so-satisfying, this versatile dish has been a staple in Southern kitchens for generations. Whether it's served as a dip, spread on sandwiches, or stuffed into jalapenos and baked, pimento cheese is always a hit at any gathering.

But what if we told you that there's a way to elevate this beloved dish to even greater heights? Introducing Philmento Pimento Chees...

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Ingredients

  • 2 (8 ounce) packages sharp Cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimento peppers
  • 1 (4 ounce) container Greek cream cheese
  • 1 ½ teaspoons dill pickle juice
  • ½ teaspoon sriracha sauce, or more to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 24 servings

  • Grate each bar of Cheddar cheese at a different shred setting.
  • Combine shredded Cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, pimento peppers, cream cheese, pickle juice, sriracha sauce, onion powder, and cayenne pepper, and black pepper in a bowl. Mix well and refrigerate, about 1 hour.
  • Nutrition

    120 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 23mg
    • Sodium: 167mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 1g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 136mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 27mg