How to Make Pimento Cheese without Cream Cheese - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you a fan of the classic Southern favorite, pimento cheese, but looking for a version without cream cheese? Look no further! This recipe for Pimento Cheese without Cream Cheese will satisfy your cravings with its tangy, cheesy goodness. Whether you're serving it as a spread for crackers or sandwiches, or using it as a dip for veggies, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.

Traditional pimento cheese recipes often call for cream cheese, but this version skips the c...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups shredded aged sharp Cheddar cheese, at room temperature
  • ½ cup jarred pimento peppers, drained and finely chopped
  • ¼ cup chopped green onions
  • ½ cup mayonnaise (such as Duke's®)
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 dash hot pepper sauce

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 3 cups

  • Combine Cheddar cheese, pimento peppers, and green onions in a medium bowl.
  • Combine mayonnaise, black pepper, salt, cayenne pepper, and hot sauce in another bowl.
  • Stir mayonnaise mixture gently into the cheese mixture using a rubber spatula until thoroughly combined.
  • Nutrition

    72 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 12mg
    • Sodium: 126mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 1g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 70mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 21mg